Paraguay Introduces COVID-linked Strict Restrictions on Movement Amid Upcoming Easter
BUENOS AIRES (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 25th March, 2021) Paraguay has decided to introduce coronavirus-linked strict restrictions on movement on the threshold of the Catholic Easter, Cabinet chief Hernan Huttemann said.
"All people of the republic will have to remain at home and will be able to leave their houses to buy food products, medicines and cleaning tools," Huttemann said at a press conference on late Wednesday.
People will be allowed to leave home between 5:00 a.m. (08:00 GMT) and 8:00 p.m.
The restrictions will enter into force on Saturday and last until April 4 when the Catholic Easter is celebrated.
The Health Ministry, in turn, said that the epidemiological situation in the country was critical as hospitals are almost full.� �