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Updated and Expanded COVID-19 Curfew Measures (June 17, 2021)
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June 18, 2021

On June 15, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) announced additional curfew hours for various provinces and districts effective June 20.  

 

Panama  

  • Curfew between 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday; except districts of East Otoque, West Otoque, San Felipe, and Taboga, where a 12:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. curfew will be in place Monday through Sunday.  
  • Businesses will close at 9:00 p.m.  

 

Panama Oeste 

  • Curfew between 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday.  
  • Businesses will close at 9:00 p.m.  

 

Chiriqui  

  • Curfew between 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.  
  • Full lockdown from Saturday at 10:00 p.m. until Monday at 4:00 a.m.; except the districts of Remedios, San Lorenzo, and Tole, where a 12:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. curfew will be in place Monday through Sunday.  

 

Cocle 

  • Curfew between 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday.  
  • Businesses will close at 9:00 p.m.  
  • The district of Aguadulce will be under full lockdown from Saturday at 10:00 p.m until Monday at 4:00 a.m. 

 

Colon 

  • Curfew between 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday.  
  • Businesses will close at 9:00 p.m.  

 

Herrera and Los Santos  

  • Curfew between 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.  
  • Full lockdown from Saturday at 10:00 p.m. until Monday at 4:00 a.m.; except districts of Los Pozos, Ocu, Pedasi, and Pocri, where a 12:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. curfew will be in place Monday through Sunday.  

 

Veraguas  

  • Curfew between 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.  
  • Full lockdown from Saturday at 10:00 p.m. until Monday at 4:00 a.m.; except districts of Calobre, Cañazas, Las Palmas, Mariato, Montijo, Rio de Jesus, and Santa Fe, where a 12:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. curfew will be in place Monday through Sunday.  

 

The rest of Panama – Bocas del Toro, the Darien, and indigenous areas – remain under nationwide curfew Monday through Sunday from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.  Additional movement and business restrictions vary by region.     

For all the details about changes made by the Government of Panama in response to the pandemic, please see the daily announcements on the Ministry of Health’s website, Twitter or Instagram account. 

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

MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19.  It also requires the use of masks when in public.    

The Embassy will continue to send messages, as needed, about larger changes that may affect U.S. citizens in Panama.  Minor changes, such as new health recommendations or reopening of a new sector of Panama’s economy, will be placed on the Embassy’s COVID-19 Information page.   

  

Actions to Take:   

Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.   

  

Assistance:  

U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama 
Building 783, Demetrio Basilio Lakas Avenue 
Clayton, Panama
+507 317-5000 
Panama-ACS@state.gov  
https://pa.usembassy.gov/ 

  

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