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The motels, in Quitomaintain biosecurity measures despite the fact that the restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic were lifted. covid-19.
2023 is the first year, since the beginning of the pandemic in Ecuador in 2020, when there are no restrictions on these places due to these cases.
The Emergency Operations Committee (COE) It ordered, on February 8, 2023, that the use of a voluntary mask be returned to in open spaces. Its use, on the other hand, continues as mandatory in health centers.
Of course, the COE suggested that prevention measures such as hand washing, use of gel and distancing in closed and crowded places be maintained.
During the pandemicInstead, limits were imposed on opening hours and the implementation of biosecurity measures in places such as motels.
The Metropolitan Control Agency (AMC) does not record cases of motel violations in Quito in the last month. This after the new announcements from the COE on prevention measures in the face of the decrease in infections by covid-19.
Daniela Calderón, from the AMC, explained that the agency carries out controls in accordance with the provisions of the COE. With this guideline, inspections are made to determine if regulations are being met.
When asked if controls related to COE prevention have been carried out, he stated that they have not been carried out. Neither have cases of infractions or complaints been received in this regard, this year.
Motels and the use of a mask
In the seven Motels Grup service centers, the use of masks and biosecurity measures such as the use of gel and hand washing are maintained.
“The people who attend maintain the use of masks,” said Verónica Tipán, supervisor at Motels Grup.
Tipán said that the last inspection carried out by the authorities occurred in November 2022.
“When they carry out inspections, they do it not only because of the covid issue, but also to control safety regulations. For example, having emergency exits,” said Tipán
In other motels in the Ecuadorian capital consulted, prevention regulations such as the use of alcohol, gel and mask are also maintained. This to avoid complications and generate security among users.
With the lifting of restrictive measures due to covid-19, motel owners expect a greater influx of customers. “January hasn’t moved much. February is the month of love and we expect a greater influx,” added Tipán.
The COE explained that the cases of infections decreased in the last month, when 655 cases were registered.
