Due to the increase in coronavirus infections and due to the possible arrival in the city of the new strain of COVID-19, which was detected in the United Kingdom, the Mayor of Cartagena, William Dau Chamatt, announced new measures to contain the virus. (Read here: Four new deaths from COVID-19 in Cartagena, there are already 831)
Through Decree 0015, the mayor established a curfew from this Saturday, January 9, until Tuesday, January 12. The measure will work from 00:00 hours to 5:00 in the morning of each day, that is, it will only apply at dawn.
The president specified that the measure was adopted after meeting with members of his cabinet, especially the director of DADIS, Johana Bueno, and the secretary of the Interior and Citizen Coexistence, David Múnera, to analyze the situation from all sides.
“I want to tell you the epidemiological information provided by DADIS, which shows us that, in effect, there is an increase in contagiousness and there is a high viral circulation; However, Cartagena has not exceeded 65% occupancy of ICU hospital beds for several weeks, which shows that we are not at the same critical level as other cities. In fact, today the occupancy level of ICU beds in the city of Cartagena dawned at 58%, “said the mayor.
In relation to the possible arrival of the new virus strain to the country and the city, Dau reported that, between the National Institute of Health and the laboratory of the University of Cartagena, led by Dr. Doris García, a study is being carried out with samples from September to date, to identify whether the new virus has been present or circulated in the city.
“We will report the results in a timely manner, once the investigation is concluded. Meanwhile, as highlighted by the Minister of Health, Fernando Ruiz, in Colombia it has not been proven that there is circulation of this new strain, ”said Dau Chamatt.
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Other measures
The Dau administration asked the police and maritime authorities to strictly control Playa Blanca, where only 1,000 bathers are allowed to enter with reservation.
Likewise, controls at the entrance to Bocagrande will be strengthened, to prevent unauthorized vessels from leaving the back of the Bocagrande hospital and control anchoring in Cholón, which is totally restricted.
It should be remembered that among the measures that currently govern in the city is the peak and ID to enter supermarkets, banks and the Bazurto Market and the prohibition of public events, private parties, use of picós or any other kind of sound amplification devices that generate alterations to the tranquility and citizen coexistence.
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The mayor called for responsibility, good sense and sanity to Cartagena and visitors, to take care of themselves and help prevent the spread of the virus, which already has worn out medical personnel. (You may be interested: Mourning in health: doctor Marco Luján Cerro dies of COVID-19)
“Unfortunately many of them (the doctors) have lost their lives in this first line of battle, and I take the opportunity to send a fraternal hug and my condolences to their families and to the entire medical community and our older adults are the ones who are losing the most. life because of COVID. Our commitment as citizens is not to lower our guard, to continue having self-care measures, and thus prevent Cartagena from reaching the unfortunate figures that other cities in the country are having ”, said the president.
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