COVID-19: Lockdown extended, curfew hours adjusted

IMPACT – HIGH

The government has announced the extension of the lockdown and modification of curfew hours.

Key Points:

• The lockdown is extended until May 24.
• Curfew hours are now 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. in Lima and all regions with the exception of Loreto, Tumbes, Piura, Lambayeque and La Libertad, where the curfew starts at 4:00 p.m.
• Sundays will continue to be under curfew the entire day.
• Government entities continue to be closed during the lockdown.
• Border closures remain in force.

Additional information: The government initially imposed the lockdown and restrictions in March and has extended the lockdown several times since. Curfew hours were originally 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

Analysis & Comments: 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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