New Extension of the Social, Preventive and Mandatory Isolation for Certain Cities

On August 2, Decree 641/2020 (the “Decree”) was published in the Official Gazette, extending the term of the “Social, Preventive and Mandatory Isolation” up to and including August 16, 2020 for certain areas of the country, and ordering the “Social, Preventive and Mandatory Distancing” for the rest of the areas. The Social, Preventive and Mandatory Distancing implies that people can circulate, work and carry out their activities if they keep two meters away from each other and comply with the established protocols.

For the entire country, the following has been established: the suspension of on-site classes; and at all levels, the prohibition of circulation for those who are a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19; the exemption to attend work for certain people at risk; and the prohibition of entry to the country for non-resident foreigners is extended until August 16.

The Social, Preventive and Mandatory Isolation will govern for the Metropolitan Area of ​​Buenos Aires, with the same limitations that have been in force since March 20, 2020 by provision of Decree 297/2020. For a period of 15 days the Decree prohibits social gatherings throughout the country.