US Embassy Alert - Measures for Chiriqui, Veraguas, Cocle

[Denese A Rodgers]

US Embassy Alert: On May 18, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) announced modified curfew hours for the provinces of Chiriqui and Veraguas, and added curfews to three cities in the province of Coclé.

 

· Effective May 21, curfew hours in Chiriqui and Veraguas will be from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday.

 

· Effective May 22, Chiriqui and Veraguas will be under full lockdown from Saturday at 10:00 p.m. until Monday at 4:00 a.m.

 

· Effective May 24, the cities of Penonomé, Anton, and La Pintada, in the province of Coclé, will begin observing a daily curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday.

 

· Effective May 24, passengers who present a "Full Digital Vaccination Certificate" that proves the passenger received all required doses at least 14 days prior to their entry, AND a negative test properly registered in the IATA Travel Pass app 48 hours before entering the country will not be required to undergo home quarantine nor carry out COVID testing at the airport.

 

The rest of Panama remains under nationwide curfew Monday through Sunday from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. Additional movement and business restrictions vary by region.

 

The Embassy reminds U.S. citizens in Panama that it is always obligatory to comply with local laws. 

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