| 2020-06-01 | 
                                                                                            Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival | 
                                                                                            Anyone that wishes to enter Ecuador must present a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test for... | 
                                                                                            Foreign Ministry — UK  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-22 | 
                                                                                            Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival | 
                                                                                            People returning to Ecuador from abroad are subject to a 14-day quarantine upon arrival. From May 22... | 
                                                                                            Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-17 | 
                                                                                            Border closure  | 
                                                                                            Air, land and sea borders are closed to all foreigners and Ecuadorians until 3rd of april.... | 
                                                                                            Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-07-31 | 
                                                                                            Border closure  | 
                                                                                            Land borders with Colombia and Peru remain closed until further notice.... | 
                                                                                            GardaWorld  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-21 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            All businesses and institutions allowed to reopen must have a COVID19 prevention protocol in place t... | 
                                                                                            Foreign Ministry — UK  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-07-31 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Alcohol sales are prohibited from Friday to Sunday, except in some restaurants and tourist areas, wh... | 
                                                                                            GardaWorld  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-05 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            "Amber" Municipalities: Public and private institutions, that are not deemed essential sectors, will... | 
                                                                                            Foreign Ministry UK  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-07-01 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Shops and restaurants can operate at 30% capacity and 25% of civil servants will be allowed to retur... | 
                                                                                            UK Govt  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-17 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            All public services are closed and economic activities are reduced to the minimum.... | 
                                                                                            Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-08-07 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            The curfew in cantons under red in the traffic light system will also be relaxed slightly over the w... | 
                                                                                            GardaWorld  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-21 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Curfew restricting all movement is further reduced from 9pm to 5am... | 
                                                                                            Foreign Ministry — UK  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-21 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Change in curfew times: 7pm to 5am.... | 
                                                                                            US Embassy  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-01 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Curfew limitation in red municipalities restricted to 6pm-5am.... | 
                                                                                            Foreign Ministry — UK  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-01 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Curfew limitation in amber municipalities restricted to 9pm-5am.... | 
                                                                                            Foreign Ministry — UK  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-01 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Curfew limitation in green municipalities restricted to 12am-5am.... | 
                                                                                            Foreign Ministry — UK  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-07-01 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            in Quito throughout July, a curfew restricting all movement will apply from 9pm to 5am.... | 
                                                                                            UK Govt  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-25 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Changes in curfew time: 2pm to 5am.... | 
                                                                                            US Embassy  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-05 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            "Red" Municipalities: Curfew restricting all movement from 2pm to 5am.... | 
                                                                                            Foreign Ministry UK  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-21 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Curfew in Guayas province is from 4 p.m. to 5 a.m... | 
                                                                                            US Embassy  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-07-31 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Monday to Thursday curfew from 19:00 to 05:00, and a Friday to Sunday curfew from 19:00 to 05:00... | 
                                                                                            GardaWorld  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-07-01 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Bus terminals for inter-provincial travel will remain closed until further notice. ... | 
                                                                                            UK Govt  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-17 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Suspension of all inter-provincial travels and national flights.... | 
                                                                                            Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-01 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            The Minister of Transport announced airport operations to resume on 1 June with restrictions in plac... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-09 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Public transport is re-activated with protocoles to put in place. Cycling is encouraged and prioriti... | 
                                                                                            Government — Ecuador  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-08-07 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                             relaxed vehicular restrictions during the Independence Day holiday weekend from Friday, August 7, t... | 
                                                                                            GardaWorld  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-02 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Extension: Inter-provincial travels and population movements remain suspended until end of april.... | 
                                                                                            Government — Ecuador  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-16 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            All inter-provincial travel remain prohibited... | 
                                                                                            GardaWorld  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-05 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            "Red" Municipalities: Transactions to buy food and other products are authorised to be carried onlin... | 
                                                                                            Foreign Ministry UK  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-06 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            New restrictions for private vehicles apply nationwide, with vehicule allowed to travel depending on... | 
                                                                                            Foreign Ministry — UK  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-16 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Within Quito, all movement in public spaces is prohibited – except for those people buying essenti... | 
                                                                                            Foreign Ministry — UK  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-08-13 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Presidents Piñera and Moreno sign Chile-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement, which will generate important... | 
                                                                                            Chile Govt  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-02 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Financial support to low-income households.... | 
                                                                                            Government — Ecuador  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-15 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            "Humanitarian Law" to economically support workers and households impacted by the Pandemic and lockd... | 
                                                                                            MoH — Ecuador  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-09 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Economic support for low income households.... | 
                                                                                            Government — Ecuador  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-08 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Economic support to low-income households.... | 
                                                                                            Government — Ecuador  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-07-01 | 
                                                                                            Emergency administrative structures activated or established | 
                                                                                            The Government has updated the measures applied under each level of the “red, amber, green” syst... | 
                                                                                            UK Govt  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-07-01 | 
                                                                                            General recommendations | 
                                                                                            self-isolation advised for people over 60 years old, and people whose medical conditions make them v... | 
                                                                                            UK Govt  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-01 | 
                                                                                            International flights suspension | 
                                                                                            Up to 30 percent of air traffic will resume from Monday, June 1... | 
                                                                                            GardaWorld  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-17 | 
                                                                                            International flights suspension | 
                                                                                            International transit flights are suspended until 5th of april... | 
                                                                                            Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-02 | 
                                                                                            International flights suspension | 
                                                                                            Extension: International travels remain suspended until end of april.... | 
                                                                                            Government — Ecuador  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-12 | 
                                                                                            Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            Self quarantine for 14 days from people from China, Spain, France, Iran, Germany, South Korea, Italy... | 
                                                                                            Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-12 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            Self quarantine for 14 days from people from China, Spain, France, Iran, Germany, South Korea, Italy... | 
                                                                                            Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-16 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            Those over the age of 60, or anyone who has been designated as vulnerable to COVID-19, is to undergo... | 
                                                                                            GardaWorld  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-07-31 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            Social gatherings and business meetings are banned... | 
                                                                                            GardaWorld  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-07-01 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            Social gatherings and business meetings are prohibited. ... | 
                                                                                            UK Govt  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-16 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            All public gatherings (including sporting events and entertainment centers) remain prohibited... | 
                                                                                            GardaWorld  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-02 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            Extension: Large events remain suspended for april and may.... | 
                                                                                            El Comercio  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-25 | 
                                                                                            Military deployment | 
                                                                                            The province of Guayas (including the city of Guayaquil) has been declared a National Security Zone,... | 
                                                                                            Foreign Ministry — UK  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-07-31 | 
                                                                                            Other public health measures enforced | 
                                                                                            shops and restaurants are only permitted to operate at thirty percent capacity... | 
                                                                                            GardaWorld  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-07-01 | 
                                                                                            Other public health measures enforced | 
                                                                                            people must carry identification with them at all times.... | 
                                                                                            UK Govt  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-17 | 
                                                                                            Partial lockdown | 
                                                                                            Stict confinement with a curfew from 9pm to 5am.... | 
                                                                                            Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-03 | 
                                                                                            Partial lockdown | 
                                                                                            Quito municipality moves to "Amber" level.... | 
                                                                                            Foreign Ministry — UK  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-20 | 
                                                                                            Partial lockdown | 
                                                                                            Guayaquil municipality moves to "Amber" level.... | 
                                                                                            Foreign Ministry — UK  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-02 | 
                                                                                            Partial lockdown | 
                                                                                            Business day remain suspended until 12th of april. From 13th of april, each province will be subject... | 
                                                                                            Government — Ecuador  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-04 | 
                                                                                            Partial lockdown | 
                                                                                            Traffic light' deconfinement: depending on the situation, quarantine and lockdown measures will be l... | 
                                                                                            Government — Ecuador  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-26 | 
                                                                                            Psychological assistance and medical social work | 
                                                                                            Campaign of psychological support online, ”Juntos salimos de esta” . ... | 
                                                                                            Government — Ecuador  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-17 | 
                                                                                            Public services closure  | 
                                                                                            All public services are closed and economic activities are reduced to the minimum.... | 
                                                                                            Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-16 | 
                                                                                            Requirement to wear protective gear in public | 
                                                                                            Under the state of emergency, the use of face masks remains mandatory in public spaces. Fines may be... | 
                                                                                            GardaWorld  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-07-01 | 
                                                                                            Requirement to wear protective gear in public | 
                                                                                            mandatory use of face masks in public spaces. Fines will be given to those who do not comply. Each c... | 
                                                                                            UK Govt  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-17 | 
                                                                                            Requirement to wear protective gear in public | 
                                                                                            Requirement to wear face maks in public.... | 
                                                                                            Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-02 | 
                                                                                            Schools closure  | 
                                                                                            Extension: Schools will remain closed until end of april.... | 
                                                                                            Government — Ecuador  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-07-01 | 
                                                                                            Schools closure  | 
                                                                                            schools at all levels and universities will be closed nationwide, but classes will be delivered onli... | 
                                                                                            UK Govt  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-16 | 
                                                                                            Schools closure  | 
                                                                                            Schools also remain closed nationwide... | 
                                                                                            GardaWorld  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-05 | 
                                                                                            State of emergency declared | 
                                                                                            Extension of the state of emergeny until the 16th of June.... | 
                                                                                            Foreign Ministry UK  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-22 | 
                                                                                            State of emergency declared | 
                                                                                            National "State of exception"... | 
                                                                                            Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-15 | 
                                                                                            State of emergency declared | 
                                                                                            Extension of the state of emergency until the 16th of June.... | 
                                                                                            Foreign Ministry — UK  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-16 | 
                                                                                            State of emergency declared | 
                                                                                            Extension of the state of emergency for 60 more days, until the 17th of August, included.... | 
                                                                                            GardaWorld  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-25 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Governments set up provisional health centres to detect possible cases of Covid-19.... | 
                                                                                            Government — Ecuador  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-15 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Temporary hospital installed in Quito for Covid-19 patients. ... | 
                                                                                            Municipality — Quito  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-05 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                             ... | 
                                                                                            Government — Ecuador  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-08 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Measures to support the public health sector, by acquiring equipments.... | 
                                                                                            Government — Ecuador  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-03 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            Online platform to monitor the implementation of quarantine policies.... | 
                                                                                            Government — Ecuador  |