U.S. Embassy, Santiago, Chile
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Santiago
Location: Chile
Event: Changes in Quarantine Measures Announced
***The Embassy will send STEP messages whenever there are changes to quarantine measures announced by the Chilean government***
As of November 2, the Ministry of Health has confirmed 513,188 cases of COVID-19 in Chile.
The government of Chile has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. The following new measures were announced by the Chilean government on November 2:
- The upgrading of the following comunas from Phase 1 (Quarantine) to Phase 2 (Transition). This includes the removal of quarantine from Monday-Friday (begins Thursday, November 5 at 5:00 am):
- Pichidegua (VII Region)
- Curanilahue (VIII Region)
- Los Álamos (VIII Region)
- Frutillar (X Region)
- Fresia (X Region)
- The upgrading of the following comunas from Phase 2 (Transition) to Phase 3 (Preparation). This includes the lifting of quarantine on the weekends and holidays (begins Thursday, November 5 at 5:00 am):
- Pozo Almonte (I Region)
- Tierra Amarilla (III Region)
- Vallenar (III Region)
- Copiapó (III Region)
- Viña del Mar (V Region)
- Valparaíso (V Region)
- Conchalí (RM)
- San Miguel (RM)
- San Ramón (RM)
- La Granja (RM)
- Puente Alto (RM)
- La Pintana (RM)
- Buin (RM)
- Rengo (VI Region)
- San Vicente (VI Region)
- San José de Mariquina (XIV Region)
- The upgrading of the following comunas from Phase 3 (Preparation) to Phase 4 (Initial Opening). This includes the re-opening of cinemas and movie theaters, as well as indoor seating at restaraunts at limited capacity (begins Thursday, November 5 at 5:00 am):
- Cerrillos (RM)
- The following changes to quarantine were also announced (all changes begin Thursday, November 5):
- With the exceptions below, the national curfew will be from 12:00 midnight to 5:00 am
- More restrictive curfews in place in the Magallanes Region remain in effect
- Curfew in Puerto Montt will move up to 8:00 pm to 5:00 am
For a full list of measures implemented by the Chilean government, please visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19. This webpage is updated daily, and includes a list of all comunas currently in quarantine.
For more information on the Chilean government’s “Paso a Paso” program, and what is permitted during each phase, please visit this website (Spanish only).
Assistance: U.S. Embassy Santiago, Chile
Phone number: +56 2 2330 3000
Email address: SantiagoUSA@state.gov
Embassy website: https://cl.usembassy.gov/
State Department – Consular Affairs 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Country Specific Information for Chile
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