09 Jul 2020 | 01:28 AM UTC

Chile: Over 300,000 COVID-19 cases confirmed as of July 8 /update 21

Chilean authorities report over 300,000 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed as of July 8; further spread of the virus expected in the near term

TIMEFRAME expected from 7/8/2020, 12:00 AM until 7/31/2020, 11:59 PM (America/Santiago). COUNTRY/REGION Chile

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29 Sep 04:35 AM UTC —

Chile: Authorities lift COVID-19 lockdown measures in Santiago from September 28 /update 34

17 Sep 05:13 AM UTC —

Chile: Authorities ease COVID-19 restrictions in five communes from September 21 /update 33

15 Sep 05:18 AM UTC —

Chile: Authorities reinforce implementation of COVID-19 restrictions in Santiago on September 17-19 /update 32

12 Sep 04:21 AM UTC —

Chile: Authorities extend COVID-19 state of catastrophe by 90 days until December 31 /update 31

07 Sep 05:24 PM UTC —

Chile: Authorities ease COVID-19 restrictions in six communes of Santiago Metropolitan region September 7 /update 30

07 Sep 11:02 AM UTC —

Chile: Authorities ban small gatherings in towns under lockdown ahead of national holidays on September 18-20 /update 29

03 Sep 11:48 PM UTC —

Chile: Authorities extend COVID-19 state of catastrophe until September 25 /update 28

31 Aug 05:14 PM UTC —

Chile: Five communes in Santiago Metropolitan region to ease COVID-19 restrictions September 2 /update 27

28 Aug 09:00 PM UTC —

Chile: Authorities extend border closures until September 12 /update 26

20 Aug 11:15 AM UTC —

Chile: Authorities revise COVID-19 restrictions August 19 /update 25

13 Aug 05:14 PM UTC —

Chile: Authorities to gradually lift lockdown restrictions in central Santiago from August 17 /update 24

28 Jul 01:44 PM UTC —

Chile: Quarantine measures to be imposed in Coquimbo, La Serena, and Puerto Montt communes from July 29 /update 23

13 Jul 05:00 AM UTC —

Chile: Rengo and parts of Arica commune to be quarantined as of July 14 /update 22

28 Jun 04:17 AM UTC —

Chile: Authorities order mandatory quarantine for five new communes June 26 /update 20

22 Jun 03:48 AM UTC —

Chile: Chilean government to impose lockdown measures in three communes of Antofagasta region from June 23; follow authority directives /update 19

18 Jun 05:18 AM UTC —

Chile: Government tightens COVID-19 restrictions on June 17 /update 18

11 Jun 04:40 AM UTC —

Chile: Total quarantine to be expanded from June 12 /update 17

14 May 03:53 AM UTC —

Chile: Santiago to be placed under total lockdown from May 15 /update 16

08 May 11:07 AM UTC —

Chile: Further quarantine measures implemented amid rise in COVID-19 cases May 8 /update 15

04 May 04:20 PM UTC —

Chile: Authorities to impose quarantine measures in Santiago May 5 /update 14

20 Apr 12:49 PM UTC —

Chile: Over 10,000 COVID-19 cases confirmed April 20 /update 13

17 Apr 05:01 PM UTC —

Chile: LATAM Airlines to cancel most flights in May due to COVID-19 /update 12

15 Apr 01:01 PM UTC —

Chile: Border closures extended until April 22 /update 11

11 Apr 06:00 AM UTC —

Chile: Authorities introduce road checks in several regions from April 9 - 12 /update 10

10 Apr 04:19 PM UTC —

Chile: LATAM Airlines suspends all international flights April 13-April 30 due to COVID-19 /update 9

08 Apr 01:59 PM UTC —

Chile: Select neighborhoods in Santiago to be released from quarantine on April 13 /update 8

02 Apr 11:45 AM UTC —

Chile: Over 3000 COVID-19 cases confirmed April 2 /update 7

27 Mar 09:47 AM UTC —

Chile: Quarantine measures implemented in Santiago Metropolitan Region March 26 /update 6

26 Mar 11:35 AM UTC —

Chile: School closures extended amid COVID-19 restrictions March 25 /update 5

20 Mar 12:58 PM UTC —

Chile: State of catastrophe declared March 18 /update 4

18 Mar 09:54 AM UTC —

Chile: President announces border closures March 16 /update 3

14 Mar 02:29 PM UTC —

Chile: Government bans some public gatherings, issues quarantine orders for travelers from high risk countries March 13 /update 2

03 Mar 08:51 PM UTC —

Chile: First COVID-19 case confirmed March 3 /update 1

07 Feb 10:21 AM UTC —

Chile: Airport screenings implemented nationwide due to coronavirus outbreak February 6

Event

Chilean health authorities on Wednesday, July 8, reported that the number of confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases has reached 303,083, with 6573 associated deaths. The Santiago Metropolitan Region remains the worst affected area in Chile with 232,158 COVID-19 cases as of July 8.

As of July 8, a total of 63 communes in Chile remain under quarantine. Full details on what the quarantine orders imply and which other regions are affected can be found on the Chilean government's website. Under the quarantine measures, members of the public may only leave their homes to access basic or essential services, including medical, or to access public services. Those doing so must have a permit.

The country's borders remain closed to foreign travelers until further notice. The restrictions do not apply to Chilean nationals, and citizens and permanent residents are also still permitted to enter the country. The closure also does not apply to cargo and associated personnel.

Further spread of the virus is expected in the near term.

Advice

Measures adopted by local authorities evolve quickly, and are usually effective immediately. Depending on the evolution of the outbreak in other countries, authorities are likely to modify, at very short notice, the list of countries whose travelers are subject to border control measures or entry restrictions upon their arrival to the territory in question. It is advised to postpone nonessential travel due to the risk that travelers may be refused entry or be subject to quarantine upon their arrival or during their stay.

To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, travelers are advised to abide by the following measures:

Frequently clean hands by applying an alcohol-based hand rub or washing with soap and water.
When coughing and sneezing, cover mouth and nose with a flexed elbow or tissue; if used, throw the tissue away immediately and wash hands.
If experiencing a fever, cough, difficulty breathing, or any other symptoms suggestive of respiratory illness, including pneumonia, call emergency services before going to the doctor or hospital to prevent the potential spread of the disease.

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