COE clarifies use of vaccination certificate in Ecuador

The Emergency Operations Committee (COE) National indicated that remains in force the disposition of present the vaccination certificate. Document that must contain the complete scheme to access non-essential activities, such as restaurants, bars or movie theaters.

The government entity also pointed out that Ecuadorians are called to complete the vaccination scheme, without forgetting the booster shot.

These provisions were presented on the afternoon of Thursday, April 28, 2022, when it was announced that it was possible to stop wearing the mask in open spaces. After detailing that the cases of deaths and contagion by covid-19 have been significantly reduced.

Figures on covid-19

“The 87% of the population over three years is vaccinated with both doses; close to five million have the booster dose and we are moving forward with the fourth dose,” President Guillermo Lasso said in his speech on Thursday.

The Minister of Public Health (MSP)Ximena Garzón, stated that the fatality rate, which refers to the number of people who die from covid-19, is 0.09%, compared to last year, which was 1.41%.

In addition, the positivity rate has been maintained for four weeks at 5%. While hospitalization for covid-19 in Intensive Care Units (UCI) and have generally been reduced considerably.

Similarly, Garzón added that “thousands of lives have been saved (…). Ecuador has the pandemic under control.”

Vaccination continues in Ecuador

At the national level, the points are enabled for the vaccination against him covid-19 with the booster dose. The Metropolitan District of Quito has enabled a total of 28 points. Seven are in the north and south, nine in the center and five in the valley, during the last week of April

The office hours in these spaces it starts at 08:00 and goes until 16:00. In shopping malls, on the other hand, the process starts at 10:00.

On a national scale the Ministry of Public Health (MSP) maintains assets more than 1000 spaces intended for the inoculation of first, second, third and fourth doses. In this link You can find out about all the centers authorized for this process.

Provisions on the use of the mask

The National COE also provided a list of the provisions on the mandatory use of the mask, despite the fact that in open spaces it is no longer necessary since Thursday, April 28.

These exceptions are:

1. The use of masks in closed spaces will continue to be required In the case of centers of health, hospitals, and health establishmentsboth for the staff who work in them, as well as for patients and visitors.
2. The use of masks in closed and open spaces it will be required for people who present respiratory symptoms.
3. It is recommended to use mask in places closed and open to people with aggravating conditions and in conditions of vulnerability.
4. It is recommended to use mask in closed places such as the public transport, air transport, classes educational establishments of all levels and work spaces.