HEALTH ALERT – U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras (February 17, 2021)
LOCATION: Honduras
EVENT: National Curfew In Effect
The Government of Honduras has extended the national curfew until February 21, 2021 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. During the week, shopping and essential activities will be allowed daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. without regard to identification number, in all departments except Santa Bárbara, Cortés, Atlántida, and Yoro. The curfew in these departments is extended until February 28, 2021.
An independent circulation schedule for these departments is outlined below.
| Circulation Schedule for Santa Bárbara, Cortés, Atlántida, and Yoro | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | From | To | Last Digit of I.D. |
| Monday, February 15 to Friday, February 19 | 05:00 a.m. | 08:00 p.m. | All Digits |
| Saturday, February 20 | 05:00 a.m. | 08:00 p.m. | 5,6,7,8,9 |
| Sunday, February 21 | 05:00 a.m. | 08:00 p.m. | 0,1,2,3,4 |
| Monday, February 22 to Friday, February 26 | 05:00 a.m. | 08:00 p.m. | All Digits |
| Saturday, February 27 | 05:00 a.m. | 08:00 p.m. | 0,1,2,3,4 |
| Sunday, February 28 | 05:00 a.m. | 08:00 p.m. | 5,6,7,8,9 |
Businesses are allowed no more than 50% capacity and should establish a special schedule for elderly, pregnant women, and people with disabilities.
Bars, nightclubs, gyms, sports complexes, convention centers, theaters, and educational centers are prohibited from operation. Meetings in private homes may not exceed 10 people.
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.
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- Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
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- Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States and check with your airline regarding any updated information about your travel plans.
- Visit the Internal Revenue Service’s website for information on the Economic Impact Payment.
- Monitor local news for updates.
ASSISTANCE:
U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa
https://hn.usembassy.gov/
Tel. (504) 2238-5114
USAHonduras@state.gov
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