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Administrative Bulletin No. OE-2020-038

Executive Order extending the lockdown and establishing other measures necessary to control and prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Puerto Rico

Governor Wanda Vazquez Garced · Puerto Rico (Commonwealth; territory of the United States) - Governor (Territorial)

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Jurisdiction
Puerto Rico (Commonwealth; territory of the United States) - Governor
Level
Territorial
Authority
Act 20-2017 art. 6.10 (recited); Medical Task Force and Economic Task Force recommendations
Issued
2020-05-01 May 1, 2020
Effective
2020-05-04
End
2020-05-25 (extended by OE-2020-041) (read as 2020-05-25)
In force
May 4, 2020 to May 25, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateFace-covering requirementSchools and child careCurfew and hoursEvents and venuesWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • all citizens
  • all businesses
  • religious entities
  • educational institutions
  • employers (telework and PROSHA protocols)
Functions reached
  • SF non-essential retail closed until the phased dates
  • DR dining rooms closed
  • FC gyms and venues closed
  • WS worship electronic only
  • IN in-person instruction barred
  • OP telework mandate
  • EMP PROSHA protocols
  • MASK
Collection
Territorial governments AGY-TERRITORIES

Operative words

LOCKDOWN. A lockdown remains in effect in Puerto Rico. [Citizens may leave] their shelter between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. EXCLUSIVELY [for enumerated purposes]... beaches, beach resorts, gyms, among others, shall remain closed... THE HOSTING OF RELIGIOUS EVENTS ELECTRONICALLY... [movie] theaters, clubs, concert halls, theaters, gaming halls, casinos, theme parks, gyms, bars, and any other similar establishment [remain closed]... These institutions shall not offer in-[person classes]... Employers must identify the necessary personnel [and equipment] necessary for telework

Enforcement

Act 20-2017: imprisonment not to exceed six months or fine up to $5,000 or both; PROSHA and DACO fines

Notes

Extends the lockdown to May 25 and begins the phased reopening of listed sectors (retailers, restaurants take-out, barbershops by appointment, construction and manufacturing with protocols) while keeping beaches, gyms, bars, theaters and casinos closed; religious services electronic; schools remote

Retrieval note

Enacted May 1, 2020; Spanish original https://docs.pr.gov/files/Estado/OrdenesEjecutivas/2020/OE-2020-038.pdf.

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