Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras

HEALTH ALERT – U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras (July 20, 2020)
LOCATION: Honduras
EVENT: National Curfew Extended

The Government of Honduras extended the National Curfew until Sunday, July 26 at 11:00 p.m.

Banks, pharmacies, gas stations, supermarkets, hardware stores, fruit and vegetable markets, and authorized businesses will be open Monday through Friday. Shopping and essential activities will be allowed Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. according to the last digit of an individual’s national identity card or passport number for non-Honduran citizens.

Day Last Digit of I.D.
Monday, July 20, 2020 6
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 7
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 8
Thursday, July 23, 2020 9
Friday, July 24, 2020 0

The elderly, women who are pregnant, and individuals with disabilities will be able to exclusively access essential businesses from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and banks from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on the day which corresponds to the last number on their identification.

The Government of Honduras has suspended the Phase I reopening in the Central District (including Tegucigalpa and Comayagüela), San Pedro Sula, Olancho, Choluteca, Atlántida, Comayagua, Santa Bárbara, Lempira, and Colón. Sectors previously authorized to operate under Phase I, including non-essential businesses, must remain closed. Outside of these areas, Phase I businesses are permitted to operate, and individuals may circulate under the same schedule.

All U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to respect the curfew and minimize trips out of their home. It is mandatory to use face masks, sanitary gel, and social distancing in public.

For additional information on COVID-19 please:

ASSISTANCE:

U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa
https://hn.usembassy.gov/
Tel. (504) 2238-5114
USAHonduras@state.gov

State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

Honduras Country Information

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