On October 12, Cuba's measures against corona entered a new phase.
Sancti Spiritus and Ciego de Avila continue to have a limited duration of infection.
Havana is convalescent from infectious diseases Phase 3: Service, near normalization of production activities, maximum consideration of infection risk, and act according to each preventive measure to reduce infection.
Areas other than the above three states have adopted new daily lifestyles: service, recovery and stability of production activities. Strengthen infectious disease monitoring, comply with and control hygiene measures, and maintain health at your own risk.
This will resume many public and economic activities in Havana. However, as announced in advance, the reopening of the school will continue on November 2, and the closure of Havana International Airport will continue and the reopening is undecided.
As of 23:59 on October 8 Today's infection status 26 newly infected people, 420 currently positive people, 5398 people who recovered, 123 people who died, 594 people who were infected
It's been a week since Havana's regulations were relaxed. With the start of public transportation, many people buy groceries and daily necessities in urban areas.
On the other hand, the tourist spots in the old town are quiet and unpopular, with restaurants and shops still closed.
Updated at 23:59 on October 5 Infection status up to today 38 newly infected people, 480 currently positive people, 5278 people who recovered, 123 people who died, 5883 people who were infected
The Ministry of Tourism announced on October 15 that it will start accepting foreign tourists to Varadero, the largest beach resort in Cuba and familiar to Japanese people. Twelve hotels in the airport and Varadero have already completed preparations for acceptance, and we plan to gradually increase the number of hotels in the future.Medical staff such as specialist doctors will be assigned to each hotel to manage the health of guests and employees. It is said that a thorough system will be taken.
Currently, you are required to stay at a hotel in Varadero, and you cannot go to other tourist destinations such as Havana. However, the Cubans are also pleased to see it as a sign that tourism will gradually recover towards the travel season from November.
From October 1st, regulations for preventing corona infection in Havana have been relaxed. The main contents are as follows.
・ Lifting of the prohibition on going out from 7:00 pm to 5:00 am.
・ Lifting restrictions on the movement of private cars and motorcycles.
・ Lifting restrictions on mobile sales outside the district.
・ Lifting of prohibition on purchases outside the residential area.
・ Eliminate the shortening of store business hours and operate in normal hours.
-Resumption of public and private commercial and service activities with a capacity of 50%. Excludes privately-sponsored parties that can be in close contact with bars, discos, public and social distances.
・ Beach release. The pool is limited to 30% of capacity and reopened.
・ Resumption of public transportation. Operates from October 3rd with 80% standing boarding.
It is almost the same as when the regulations were first relaxed and moved to Phase 1 in July, but access to Havana from rural areas is still restricted, masks are not worn, lack of discipline in public places, and hoarding of goods. Strict fines will be imposed on resale.
The number of people infected with Havana has decreased to 10 people a day, so I hope that they will continue to calm down and gradually resume their social activities.
Updated at 23:59 on September 30. Infection status up to today 66 newly infected people, currently inpatient 1269, recovered 4893, fatalities 122, total 5597.
In addition to Havana, the capital, the infection rate continues to be high in central Ciego de Avila, but the statistics for the previous week and the previous week have been declining.
Hundreds of people, mainly Canadians, have visited resorts on remote islands, which were lifted in July. Not only the remote islands that are currently accepting tourists, but also the largest beach resort in Cuba, Varadero, and other airports and accommodation facilities, we have prepared a system that fully responds to infection prevention toward November when the Caribbean sea area reaches the tourist season. We are preparing to accept overseas tourists. However, the time to lift the airport closure and start normal international flights has not yet been reached.
Updated at 23:59 on September 20. Infection status up to today 50 newly infected people, currently inpatient treatment 1353, recovery 4462, deaths 116, total 5141.
Although the number of infected people in Havana has settled down a little, it seems that the number of infected people in other prefectures is gradually increasing. The town of Havana is still unbearable for the civilians in line to procure supplies.
Updated at 23:59 on September 13 Infection status up to today 42 newly infected people, currently inpatient treatment 1086 people, recovery 4040 people, total deaths 108 people, total 4726 people.
Despite the reduction in the movement of people due to the additional regulation that started on September 1, the number of infected people did not decrease easily, and it was decided that the regulation will be extended until the end of this month.
Updated 23:59 on September 7th. Infection status up to today 43 new infections, 803 currently hospitalized, 3642 recovered, 102 dead, 4352 cumulative.
Regulations have become stricter since September 1, and there are restrictions on entering and leaving Havana Prefecture, and restrictions on the movement of vehicles and people in the prefecture have been set. Supplies (meat, vegetables, etc.) will not come in from the rural areas, and the lines will become longer at each market and supermarket, and the police are in control.
There is also a fine system for residents who don't wear masks, who don't wear masks properly, and who use vehicles that violate traffic rules.
Updated on August 27, 23:59. Infection status up to today: 60 new infections, 478 currently hospitalized, 3195 recovered, 92 fatal, 3806 total.
New restrictions have been announced against the increase in infected people in the capital city of Havana. It will run from September 1st.
・Prohibition of moving from or to Havana ・Reduction of business hours at supermarkets, etc. ・Prohibition of entry to supermarkets other than residential areas ・Introduction of remote work ・Extension of closure of educational institutions in Havana.
Updated 23:59 on August 23. Infection status up to today: 35 new infections, 679 currently hospitalized, 3079 recovered, 91 dead, 3717 total.
The tropical storm Laura has landed in Cuba and has been alerted throughout the island. Residents are shopping for food and beverages and cutting and preparing branches so that the trees around the house do not fall.
Updated on August 17, 23:59. Infection status up to today 44 new infections, 626 currently in hospital treatment, 2694 recovered, 88 dead, cumulative 3408.
The number of new infections has fallen by half since the regulation was tightened again in Havana since last week. Police enforcement is increasing, and fines will be imposed if there are parents with children.
Updated on August 9, 23:59 Infection status up to today 93 new infections, 959 currently hospitalized, 2460 recovered, 88 dead, 3046 cumulative.
In view of the recent spread of the new coronavirus infection, it was decided to return Havana from normal phase since July 3 and phase 1 of phased deregulation to a limited domestic phase of infection. Measures such as prohibiting eating and drinking at restaurants and bars, restrictions on moving from Havana to other prefectures, and closing places where people gather such as pools and parks in Havana prefecture were announced.
