Paraguay - Population: 7,044,636
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
2020-06-15 Partial lockdown Phase 3 of the "smart quarantine" is introduced, in the entire country, with the exception of Concep... Government — Paraguay
2020-06-15 Closure of businesses and public services Limited reopening of restaurants by appointment only, indoor gyms by appointment only, drive-in cine... US Embassy
2020-06-15 Limit public gatherings Religious activities such as baptisms and weddings are allowed, in groups of up to 20 persons. Outdo... US Embassy
2020-06-15 Domestic travel restrictions Total closure of the city of San Roque González de Santa Cruz for a period of 14 days.... US Embassy
2020-05-31 Changes in prison-related policies Visit to jails and prisons is re-allowed.... Color ABC
2020-05-25 Partial lockdown Phase 2 of the "smart quarantine" is introduced, and will last until the 15th of June.... Government — Paraguay
2020-05-25 Closure of businesses and public services Reopening of stores, all types of businesses, and corporate offices (with 50 percent of the staff).... Government — Paraguay
2020-05-18 Domestic travel restrictions Domestic long-distance transport will be back in operation on May 18. ... Ultima Hora
2020-05-12 Strengthening the public health system The Ministry of Health delivered to the XVI Sanitary Region - Boquerón an important batch of biomed... MoH — Paraguay
2020-05-12 Economic measures The National Government gave the Ministry of Health and the Governorates of Caazapá, Itapúa and Pa... MoH — Paraguay
2020-05-11 Domestic travel restrictions Limit to the number of people allowed to travel in a motorbike (2), a car (4) and a small truck (4).... Ministry of Interior — Paraguay
2020-05-04 Partial lockdown “Smart quarantine” measures will be introduced consisting of phased nationwide relaxation of me... Foreign Ministry —UK
2020-05-04 Closure of businesses and public services Limited industrial and commercial activity is permitted between 5:00 AM and 9:00 PM.... US Embassy
2020-05-04 Limit public gatherings Individual physical activity is permitted between 5am and 9pm. Individual physical activity, such as... US Embassy
2020-04-27 Schools closure  Extension of School Closure until december. ... Government — Paraguay
2020-04-24 Partial lockdown Extension: Confinement and ban on all non-essential movement nationwide is extended until 3rd of May... Government — Paraguay
2020-04-21 Strengthening the public health system Construction of a contingency hospital for covid-19 cases.... Government — Paraguay
2020-04-17 Partial lockdown Ban on all non-essential movement nationwide is extended until 26 April. There are exceptions to buy... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-04-15 Strengthening the public health system Purchase of 10.000 testing kits.... Government — Paraguay
2020-04-13 Domestic travel restrictions New restrictions for private vehicles apply nationwide: vehicles can circulate half of the week depe... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-04-13 International flights suspension Extension on the ban on international flights until 26th of April.... US Embassy
2020-04-12 Schools closure  Extension of school closure until further notice.... UNESCO
2020-04-09 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies People who have tested positive for COVID-19 and do not need to be admitted to hospital, will stay i... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-04-09 Isolation and quarantine policies People who have tested positive for COVID-19 and do not need to be admitted to hospital, will stay i... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-04-07 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Mandatory to wear facemasks in public, including on public transport.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-04-05 Domestic travel restrictions Ban on public transport services to the countryside until 12 April. Normal public transport services... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-04-03 Partial lockdown Reinforcement of the partial lockdown: delivery of food and pharmaceutical is only allowed between 5... Ministry of Interior — Paraguay
2020-04-03 Public services closure  Public projects that are not related to health (i.e. hospitals) are suspended.... Ministry of Interior — Paraguay
2020-04-03 Strengthening the public health system Distribution of supplies and protective equipment: 5,400,000 gloves, 560,000 masks, 2,000 ICU protec... MoH — Paraguay
2020-04-03 Closure of businesses and public services Public projects that are not related to health (i.e. hospitals) are suspended.... Ministry of Interior — Paraguay
2020-03-31 Surveillance and monitoring Lauch of an application that geolocates and monitors covid-19 patients. ... Government — Paraguay
2020-03-28 Schools closure  Extension of school closure until the 12th of April.... US Embassy
2020-03-25 Border closure  All international borders will close to travel from March 25 to March 29. Cargo will still be permit... US Embassy
2020-03-24 International flights suspension All passenger flights have been suspended until 12 April.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-24 Strengthening the public health system Construction of 2 emergency hospitals. Reception of external aid in the form of health and hospital... Moh — Paraguay
2020-03-20 Partial lockdown Government of Paraguay has ordered all persons in Paraguay to remain in their homes until april ... US Embassy
2020-03-19 Emergency administrative structures activated or established MoH takes operative control of the public health system.... MoH
2020-03-18 Border closure  Temporary border closure for non-residents, until the 30th of March.... US Embassy
2020-03-17 Curfews Curfew instaured from 8pm to 4am.... MoH
2020-03-16 State of emergency declared National sanitary state of emergency declared... MoH
2020-03-15 Isolation and quarantine policies Any traveller entering the country by air or land should self-quarantine for 14 days.... MoH
2020-03-15 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Any traveller entering the country by air or land should self-quarantine for 14 days.... MoH
2020-03-13 Closure of businesses and public services Reduction working day times in the public sector, Monday-Friday from 9am to 2pm.... Government — Paraguay
2020-03-13 International flights suspension Flights to Madrid suspended... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France
2020-03-13 Strengthening the public health system Purchase of equipment and consumables.... MoH
2020-03-13 Public services closure  Reduction working day times in the public sector, Monday-Friday from 9am to 2pm.... Government — Paraguay
2020-03-12 Economic measures Price control on basic products.... MoH
2020-03-10 Limit public gatherings Large public and private events are suspended.... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France
2020-03-10 Health screenings in airports and border crossings Additional health screening at the Argentinian border.... MoH
2020-03-10 Schools closure  For 15 days... MoH
2020-02-07 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival All travellers must submit information on past travels. Flights from risk countries are subject to a... MoH
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