Puerto Vallarta: New Health and Security Measures Announced

Last Friday, the Jalisco State Health Board announced new health and security measures in the face of COVID-19. These actions will run until January 31st, 2021.

These are the measures announced by Enrique Alfaro, governor of Jalisco:

• There is no return for face-to-face classes
• Face-to-face work activities that can be performed virtually are suspended
• Activities that generate large groups of people are closed
• Public spaces are closed
• Social and family activity is restricted
• People over 60 must stay at home
• Economic activity will not stop (businesses and commercial activities will be able to operate, with the exception of those that involve group activities)

Businesses and Services that Operate Normally:

• Health sector
• Basic public services
• Private security
• Energy, fuels and distribution
• Banking, insurance and notaries
• Industry and logistics operation
• Hotels without common areas
• Public markets and neighborhood commerce
• Public transportation
• Beaches will operate from 5:00am to 3:00pm

Businesses with Partial Restrictions:

• Self-service stores
• Commercial plazas without common areas and 25 percent restricted parking
• Restaurants with a capacity of 50 percent and until 10:00pm
• Tianguis and commercial corridors with restricted access to a person, without minors or older adults

Business and Services that will not Operate:

• Corporate offices and professional services
• Government offices
• Bars, clubs and event rooms
• Parks
• Gyms and sports clubs
• Cultural and entertainment activities
• Cinemas and theaters
• Leisure activities and casinos

All these actions must be carried out in the Jalisco state, included Puerto Vallarta.