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Argentina - Population: 44,780,677
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
Date
Measure
Detail
Source
2020-02-17 Awareness campaigns Campaign for argentinians abroad... Ministry of Health — Argentina
2020-03-11 Visa restrictions For long term ... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Francce
2020-03-12 Limit public gatherings Restrict public gathering for sport events and closes cultural spaces... Ministry of Health
2020-03-12 Isolation and quarantine policies From Europe, UK, USA, South Korea, Japan, China and Iran, for 14 days... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Francce
2020-03-12 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies From Europe, UK, USA, South Korea, Japan, China and Iran, for 14 days... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Francce
2020-03-12 International flights suspension Flights from countries with COVID transmissions.... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France
2020-03-15 Visa restrictions For non-residents and travellers from the Schengen Area, UK, US, Iran, China, Japan and South Corea... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France
2020-03-16 Schools closure  For 2 weeks.... Government — Argentina
2020-03-16 Public services closure  All relevant public services transfered online.... Ministry of Health — Argentina
2020-03-16 Economic measures Social protection plan to ensure alimentation and health for all... Ministry of Health — Argentina
2020-03-16 Closure of businesses and public services All relevant public services transfered online.... Ministry of Health — Argentina
2020-03-17 Economic measures Plan of investment to protect employment and the economy... Ministry of Health — Argentina
2020-03-18 Strengthening the public health system Construction of 8 temporary hospitals... Ministry of Health — Argentina
2020-03-19 Domestic travel restrictions Restriction on intercity domestic buses, trains, and flights through Wednesday, March 25... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - US
2020-03-19 Partial lockdown Until 31st of March included, travels are restricted excepted for valid reasons and population is fo... Ministry of Health — Argentina
2020-03-19 State of emergency declared National state of emergency declared.... US Embassy
2020-03-19 Limit public gatherings Forbidding standing room passengers in public transports... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - US
2020-03-20 Economic measures Price control on basic goods and food for 30 days.... Government — Argentina
2020-03-23 Economic measures One-time payment of 10.000 AR$ to the unemployed and precarious workers. ... Government — Argentina
2020-03-24 Economic measures Government suspends bank account closure as well as water, electricity and gaz closure due to lack o... MoH
2020-03-25 Surveillance and monitoring Every person entering the country must use the mobile app COVID-19 for minimum of 14 days.... MoH
2020-03-26 Economic measures Every healh worker will receive a economic bonus of 5000 AR$.... MoH
2020-03-26 Border closure  Border closure is extended until 31st of March.... MoH
2020-03-28 Economic measures Every security and defence worker will receive a economic bonus of 5000 AR$.... MoH
2020-03-29 Economic measures Rent payments and eviction for non-payments are suspended.... MoH
2020-03-31 State of emergency declared State of emergency extended until 12th of April.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-31 General recommendations Recommended to wear face mask in public.... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Francce
2020-03-31 Partial lockdown Lockdown and forced quarantine extended until 12th of april.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-31 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Obligatory to wear a facemask when in public.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-31 Economic measures Financial support of 30 000 million $AR for small and medium-sized enterprises.... Government — Argentina
2020-04-01 Economic measures VAT is waived on medical equipment. ... Government — Argentina
2020-04-01 Border closure  The government reopened its borders (closed since 27 March) for Argentine nationals and residents in... Government — Argentina
2020-04-11 Partial lockdown Lockdown and forced quarantine extended until 26th of april. Exceptions will be allocated by the loc... Government — Argentina
2020-04-13 Economic measures Covid-19 is included in the list of professional illnesses, and therefore infected workers will bene... Government — Argentina
2020-04-13 Border closure  Extension: Borders are closed to foreign nationals and non-residents entering the country until midn... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-04-14 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Obligatory to cover your nose and mouth with a facemask or other garment when in public.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-04-16 Economic measures Price cap on face masks, thermometers and hand sanitizer. ... Government — Argentina
2020-04-17 Economic measures Extension of the price control on basic goods and food for 30 more days.... Government — Argentina
2020-04-19 Economic measures New economic measures to support low-income households, the unemployed and temporary workers.... Government — Argentina
2020-04-24 Testing policy Health surveillance study to evaluate the proportion of people with positive serology for COVID-19. ... Government — Argentina
2020-04-25 Economic measures Additional economic support to low-income household with food card ("Tarjeta Alimentar").... Government — Argentina
2020-04-26 Partial lockdown Lockdown and forced quarantine extended until 10th of May included. Exceptions can be allocated by ... Government — Argentina
2020-04-26 Border closure  Border closure extended until the 10th of May included. (Decree 409/2020)... Government — Argentina
2020-04-26 Economic measures Extension: Suspension of toll collection extended until 10 of May, included.... Government — Argentina
2020-04-27 International flights suspension All scheduled international flights have been suspended until 1 September.... Government — Argentina
2020-04-29 Economic measures Economic support for sport clubs. ... Government — Argentina
2020-04-30 Economic measures Extension of bank account closure suspension and of the temporary suspension of the service cut for ... Government — Argentina
2020-05-05 Mass population testing Mass testing in the Padre Múgica neighbourhood in Retiro, in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (C... Government — Argentina
2020-05-08 Isolation and quarantine policies Quarantine restrictions will be extended in Buenos Aires and its province until Sunday, May 24.... Garda World
2020-05-08 Economic measures Extension of financial support though the Emergency Assistance Program for Work and Production. Paym... Government — Argentina
2020-05-10 Partial lockdown Lockdown and forced quarantine extended until 24th of May included. Provided that they are not part ... Government — Argentina
2020-05-12 Closure of businesses and public services In the city of Buenos Aires, some local businesses (such as bookshops, flower shops and home applian... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-05-14 Economic measures AFIP set up a system of payment facilities for tax, customs and social security resource obligations... Government — Argentina
2020-05-16 Economic measures Extension of price cap until the 20th of June, included.... Government — Argentina
2020-05-18 Economic measures Information and communication technologies (ICTs) were declared an essential activity for the popula... Government — Argentina
2020-05-25 Partial lockdown Lockdown measures and quarantine restrictions extended until the 7th of June, included.... GardaWorld
2020-05-26 Surveillance and monitoring The National Government introduced the "Tele-Covid" service for remote medical consultations with sp... Government — Argentina
2020-05-29 Economic measures Suspension of toll collection for health and law enforcement personnel until the duration of social,... Government — Argentina
2020-06-01 Economic measures Economic support of 10.000 AR$ to low-income households.... Government — Argentina
2020-06-04 Partial lockdown For the rest of the country where the infection rate of COVID-19 is lower, a gradual easing of restr... GardaWorld
2020-06-07 Partial lockdown Lockdown measures in Buenos Aires, Chaco, Cordoba, Chubut, and Rio Negro provinces are extended unti... GardaWorld
2020-06-07 Partial lockdown Banks, bakeries, supermarkets, mechanics, delivery services, pharmacies, public and private hospital... GardaWorld
2020-06-08 Closure of businesses and public services Nonessential trading are allowed to resume in Buenos Aires after being closed for more than two mon... Gardaworld
2020-06-08 Isolation and quarantine policies Outdoor exercise permitted between 08:00 and 20:00. ... Gardaworld
2020-06-09 Economic measures Extension of economic support for the unemployed. ... Government — Argentina
2020-06-20 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Face masks or coverings must be worn in most public areas and in transport and cars.... US Embassy Argentina
2020-06-20 Visa restrictions any foreigner who is not a resident in Argentina will not be permitted to enter Argentina; the U.S. ... US Embassy Argentina
2020-06-27 Schools closure  Schools nationwide will remain closed... GardaWorld
2020-06-27 Closure of businesses and public services Most of those non-essential businesses which resumed operations on June 8 will be required to close ... GardaWorld
2020-06-27 International flights suspension A suspension of ticket sales for commercial flights remains in place until September 1... GardaWorld
2020-06-27 Domestic travel restrictions only those working in essential services will be able to use public transport and everyone will be ... GardaWorld
2020-06-27 Limit public gatherings mass gatherings, including shows, concerts, and sporting events, are prohibited... GardaWorld
2020-06-27 Partial lockdown President announces Buenos Aires lockdown will be extended and tightened until July 17... GardaWorld
2020-07-08 Partial lockdown Mandatory home isolation remains in place until 17 July 2020, exclusively for people who reside or a... Mondaq
2020-07-08 International flights suspension The sale of air tickets is suspended until 1 September 2020... Mondaq
2020-07-08 Border closure  Argentina's borders will remain closed until 17 July 2020 inclusive for non-resident foreign nationa... Mondaq
2020-07-08 Other public health measures enforced The rest of the country has now entered the phase of 'social, preventive and compulsory distancing',... Mondaq
2020-07-08 Isolation and quarantine policies Anyone arriving in Argentina (nationals and residents) must home isolate for at least 14 days.... Mondaq
2020-07-08 Visa restrictions The National Directorate of Migrations has arranged to extend the validity of provisional, transitor... Mondaq
2020-07-20 Emergency administrative structures activated or established phased re-opening of activities will begin in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area as of Monday, July ... GardaWorld
2020-07-20 Other public health measures enforced physical exercise will be allowed between 18:00 and 10:00 (local time). However, restrictions based ... GardaWorld
2020-07-20 International flights suspension A suspension of ticket sales for commercial flights remains in place until September 1.... GardaWorld
2020-07-20 Schools closure  Schools nationwide will remain closed ... GardaWorld
2020-07-20 Limit public gatherings Restrictions will remain in place on what day citizens can leave their homes, depending on their nat... GardaWorld
2020-07-20 Requirement to wear protective gear in public face masks are exempt only during running, not for cycling or walking.... GardaWorld
2020-07-20 Closure of businesses and public services As of July 20, local shops can re-open (excluding clothing and footwear)... GardaWorld
2020-07-21 Other public health measures enforced From Tuesday, July 21, children will be allowed to socialize for a maximum of one hour per day betwe... GardaWorld
2020-07-21 Closure of businesses and public services Public squares and parks will also re-open temporarily for the purposes of exercise and to enable th... GardaWorld
2020-07-22 Closure of businesses and public services From Wednesday, July 22, local clothing and footwear shops can re-open... GardaWorld
2020-07-25 Limit public gatherings From Saturday, July 25, people will be able to move houses but only on weekends.... GardaWorld
2020-07-27 Closure of businesses and public services Art galleries can also re-open, but pre-booking will be essential.... GardaWorld
2020-07-27 Other public health measures enforced From Monday, July 27, recreational outings for children will be allowed every day but still in the s... GardaWorld
2020-07-29 Changes in prison-related policies Prison visits suspended. Even so, the Virtual Visit facility and the phone systems are operational a... Loop News
2020-07-29 Closure of businesses and public services From Wednesday, July 29, hairdressers and salons can re-open. ... GardaWorld
2020-07-31 Partial lockdown Argentina will extend its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown through August 16, as virus cases ... GardaWorld
2020-08-03 Closure of businesses and public services As of Monday, August, 3, local businesses in high footfall areas may re-open, including clothing and... GardaWorld
2020-08-13 Strengthening the public health system President Alberto Fernández confirms Argentina and Mexico will co-produce millions of doses of a co... Buenos Aires Times
2020-08-14 Strengthening the public health system Clinical trials have begun in Argentina, one of four countries participating in tests of the vaccine... law.com
2020-08-17 Humanitarian exemptions International cargo, medical, and humanitarian transport are exempt from border closure with enhance... Garda World
2020-08-17 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Individuals are required to wear face masks or coverings which cover the nose and mouth in public an... Garda World
2020-08-17 Partial lockdown residents are permitted outside homes and accommodation for essential activities only, such as purch... Garda World
2020-08-17 Limit public gatherings Large gatherings are prohibited, including most cultural, recreational, and religious events. ... Garda World
2020-08-17 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Authorities have reimposed, or extended, Phase 1 restrictions in multiple cities, including Buenos A... Garda World
2020-08-17 Economic measures Argentina Raises Employee Social Tax Thresholds 7%... Bloomberg
2020-08-17 Domestic travel restrictions Inter-provincial travel is prohibited for most individuals and security forces have erected checkpo... Garda World
2020-08-17 Curfews Outdoor exercise will be permitted between 10:00 and 18:00 (local time)... Garda World
2020-08-17 Closure of businesses and public services Individuals working in essential sectors, such as government, health, security, and the production o... Garda World
2020-08-17 Checkpoints within the country Inter-provincial travel is prohibited for most individuals and security forces have erected checkpo... Garda World
2020-08-25 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Promulgation of Law 27,562 to extend the moratorium to alleviate the effects of the pandemic genera... Argentina Govt
2020-08-29 Limit public gatherings Argentinian President Alberto Fernández has announced that measures in place to limit the spread of... Garda World
2020-08-31 Economic measures National Government establishes an increase in the income ranges of the family group and the amounts... Argentina Govt
2020-08-31 Closure of businesses and public services Restaurants and bars in Buenos Aires will be open for outdoor dining from Monday, August 31.... Garda World
2020-09-01 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival all persons entering the country must use the COVID 19-Ministry of Health application in its versio... Argentina Govt
2020-09-13 Strengthening the public health system expansion of the List of health products exempted from import duty. ... Argentina Govt
2020-09-14 Economic measures IMF officials confirmed last week that it was in “the initial stages” of talks with Argentina ov... BA Times
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