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 February 18, the Ministry of Health has confirmed 788,142 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 February 18:
- The imposition of a quarantine for the following comunas (begins Saturday, Feburary 20 at 5:00 am):
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- Rengo (VI Region)
- Los Ángeles (VIII Region)
- Lumaco (IX Region)
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- The upgrading of the following comunas from Phase 1 (Quarantine) to Phase 2 (Transition). This includes the lifting of quarantine Monday-Friday (begins Monday, February 22 at 5:00 am):
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- Talca (VII Region)
- Curanilahue (VIII Region)
- Arauco (VIII Region)
- Lebu (VIII Region)
- La Unión (XIV Region)
- Llanquihue (X Region)
- Frutillar (X Region)
- Purranque (X Region)
- Chonchi (X Region)
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- 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 Monday, Feburary 22 at 5:00 am):
- Vallenar (III Region)
- Casablanca (V Region)
- Colina (RM)
- San Fernando (VI Region)
- Pumanque (VI Region)
- Sagrada Familia (VII Region)
- Santa Juana (VIII 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 Monday, Feburary 22 at 5:00 am):
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- The upgrading of the following comunas from Phase 3 (Preparation) to Phase 4 (Initial Opening). This the resumption of indoor dining in restaruants, as well as the reopening of theaters and cinemas with limited capacity (begins Monday, February 22 at 5:00 am):
- Peñaflor (RM)
- Talgante (RM)
- The upgrading of the following comunas from Phase 3 (Preparation) to Phase 4 (Initial Opening). This the resumption of indoor dining in restaruants, as well as the reopening of theaters and cinemas with limited capacity (begins Monday, February 22 at 5:00 am):
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- The downgrading of the following comunas from Phase 4 (Initial Opening) to Phase 2 (Preparation). This includes the prohibition of indoor dining, as well as the functioning of theaters and cinemas (begins Saturday, Feburary 20 at 5:00 am):
- San Pedro (RM)
- The downgrading of the following comunas from Phase 4 (Initial Opening) to Phase 2 (Preparation). This includes the prohibition of indoor dining, as well as the functioning of theaters and cinemas (begins Saturday, Feburary 20 at 5:00 am):
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- The downgrading of the following comunas from Phase 3 (Preparation) to Phase 2 (Transition). This includes the reimposition of quarantines on the weekends and holidays (begins Saturday, February 20 at 5:00 am):
- Canela (IV Region)
- Catemu (V Region)
- San Antonio (V Region)
- Quintero (V Region)
- Padre Hurtado (RM)
- San José de Maipo (RM)
- Freire (IX Region)
- The downgrading of the following comunas from Phase 3 (Preparation) to Phase 2 (Transition). This includes the reimposition of quarantines on the weekends and holidays (begins Saturday, February 20 at 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
- 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
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