COVID-19: Lockdown, health emergency extended

IMPACT – HIGH

Colombia recently announced the extension of the national lockdown and health emergency and the reopening of some economic sectors.

Key Points:

• The national lockdown has been extended until May 31, and the health emergency will remain in place until Aug. 31.
• From June 1 onward, additional sectors of the economy will begin gradually reopening, and there will be a new period of social isolation based on regional COVID-19 factors. Public events are canceled, and social gatherings are still limited.
• International and domestic flights remain suspended, except for humanitarian purposes.
• The government will issue more details in the next several days.

Analysis & Comments: Employers should anticipate continued disruptions to employee mobility. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.

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