Date	|	Description	Link
2020-08-14		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established the government of President Ivan Duque has given local authorities relative autonomy to decide when and how to follow up on his economic reactivation plans.
2020-08-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures the government of President Ivan Duque has given local authorities relative autonomy to decide when and how to follow up on his economic reactivation plans.
2020-08-14		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Bogota Mayor Claudia Lopez said Thursday she will extend a partial lockdown for another two weeks in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Colombia’s capital. The extended restriction of movement measures will take effect on Sunday in the center and northeast of Bogota, Lopez said on social media.
2020-08-11		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Under the restrictions, residents are to stay at home and only leave for essential purposes, such as purchasing food or medicine.
2020-08-11		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced People over 70 years must still self-quarantine but may exercise outdoors, three times a week, for half an hour a day
2020-07-28		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Colombian authorities announced on Tuesday, July 28, that the ongoing nationwide quarantine orders will be extended until August 30
2020-07-16		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions domestic commercial flights will resume from Tuesday, July 21
2020-07-13		Movement restrictions: Curfews Bogota COVID-19 Isolation Measures by Neighborhood. Curfew in these neighborhoods is now in effect between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
2020-07-13		Lockdown: Partial lockdown The Mayor’s office announced additional isolation measures by neighborhood in three groups, which will last between July 13 – August 23. See link for more details
2020-07-10		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established The governor of the southwestern Nariño province declared a red alert
2020-07-08		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions travel restrictions extended to August 1
2020-07-08		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Under Colombia’s COVID-19 state of emergency, the country’s borders remain closed, with domestic and international commercial flights suspended until September 1.
2020-07-08		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Under Colombia’s COVID-19 state of emergency, the country’s borders remain closed, with domestic and international commercial flights suspended until September 1.
2020-07-02		Movement restrictions: Curfews Medellin announces curfews amid fears COVID-19 could collapse Colombia’s 2nd largest city
2020-07-02		Lockdown: Partial lockdown a second lockdown, "allowing only the mobility of people carrying out essential activities."
2020-07-02		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established The governor of Antioquia has taken control of the provinces’ public and private healthcare systems after the regional ICU occupancy rate forced him to declare a yellow alert.
2020-07-02		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services liquor ban on the weekends.
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Schools closure  School will reopen following a model of alternation from August. Presencial classes will be mixed with virtuality, implementing all the biosecurity protocols.
2020-06-25		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions travel restrictions have been extended until July 15
2020-06-25		Movement restrictions: Border closure  the country’s borders remain closed
2020-06-25		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension domestic and international commercial flights suspended until September 1.
2020-06-19		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Colombia’s economic reactivation: ‘Black Friday’ in midst of pandemic
2020-06-04		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic support for the commercial and tourism sectors, until 31st of December.
2020-06-03		Social distancing: Schools closure  During the months of June and July, gardens, schools and universities continue with home schooling.
2020-06-01		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Extension to the nationwide quarantine in place until July 1.
2020-06-01		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Further extension to the national quarantine for individuals over age 70 until August 31.
2020-06-01		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Lockdown in Bogotá extended until June 15.
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Some businesses, museums, and libraries are permitted to reopen, at the discretion of local mayors.
2020-05-30		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Local officials will be able to erect barriers and close off the worst-affected areas, imposing additional confinement measures. Furthermore only essential businesses will be allowed to operate.
2020-05-30		Public health measures: Testing policy Close monitoring and screening will take place in hot spots and key commercial areas and neighborhoods until at least Monday, June 15, in order to reduce community-based transmission.
2020-05-30		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Local officials will be able to erect barriers and close off the worst-affected areas in Bogotá, Cali, and Cartagena. More stringent movement regulations should be anticipated in these areas, with security personnel enforcing measures.
2020-05-20		Movement restrictions: Border closure  The closure of land borders has been extended until August 31.
2020-05-20		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension The ban on international passenger flights will be extended until Monday, August 31
2020-05-20		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared The national state of emergency (SoE) has been extended until August 31
2020-05-19		Lockdown: Partial lockdown The ongoing nationwide quarantine orders will be extended for a fourth time until Sunday, May 31.
2020-05-12		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Colombia’s border with Brazil will be militarized in efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
2020-05-11		Public health measures: Mass population testing Last weekend, the National Government began distributing 500,000 reagents for testing in 20 departments of the country.
2020-05-05		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Extension of the obligatory quarantine until the 25th of May. This measure generally exempts activities related to manufacturing and industry.
2020-05-05		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Children between the ages of 6 and 17 can go out three times a week for half an hour a day.
2020-05-05		Lockdown: Partial lockdown In the municipalities not affected by covid-19, the economic opening of the municipality will be allowed with some exceptions: billiards, casinos and discos, churches, parks, gyms and sport events.
2020-05-05		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Increases from 41 to 57 the economic activities exempted from Mandatory Preventive Isolation.
2020-04-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures After identifying the amount of arrears owed to health workers under the different contracting modalities in the country, the government collected the money for the payment of the debts that have been generated from January to March, worth $273 billion.
2020-04-29		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Second phase of the solidarity income distribution, until May 11th. To receive them, beneficiaries must not leave their homes.
2020-04-29		Public health measures: Testing policy Strengthening of testing capacity through the acquisition of testing robots and equipment.
2020-04-27		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Several sector will reopen activities, with special protocols to be followed. These are Textile manufacturing; Garment making; Leather products; Wood processing; Manufacture of paper, cardboard and paper and cardboard products; Manufacturing of substances and chemical products; Manufacture of finished metal products and Manufacture of electrical appliances and equipment.
2020-04-27		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Extension of the obligatory quarantine until the 11th of may.
2020-04-27		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Individual sports activity can be authorised for one hour per day and for those between 18 – 60 years of age during hours prescribed by municipal governments.
2020-04-24		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Decree 593 which increases from 35 to 41 the economic activities exempted from Mandatory Preventive Isolation.
2020-04-24		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced All sectors and companies which reopens have to apply protocoles of biosecurity to ensure the health of their clients and workers.
2020-04-20		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Extension of domestic flight suspensions and inter-municipal transport.
2020-04-20		Social distancing: Schools closure  Extension of school closure until further notice.
2020-04-20		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Public transport must operate under strict social distancing protocols and cannot have a capacity greater than 35%.
2020-04-20		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Events, bars, clubs to remain closed until further notices. Restaurant are restricted to home-delivery and take-away services.
2020-04-20		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Extension of international flight suspensions until the end of May, with exception of humanitarian and cargo flights.
2020-04-17		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extension of economic relief measures for the payment of public services for low-income households.
2020-04-15		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Suspention of VAT for medical equipment (Decree 551)
2020-04-15		Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies Measures to replace sentences in jail and prisons with home detention in the place of residence for persons that are most vulnerable to Covid-19.
2020-04-15		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Ensure that medical personnel have access to lodging, food, laundry, and resting place between shifts, by using nearby hotels.
2020-04-14		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Call for national and international companies producing medical protection equipment for strengthening the health service.
2020-04-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Affordability measure allowing the population to access connectivity and have economic relief during the emergency (Decree 540)
2020-04-12		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Provision of new hospital spaces, optimization of intensive care and intermediate care units, promotion of telehealth and economic recognition for health workers exposed to contagion (Decree 538).
2020-04-09		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Several economic measures to protect workers from unemployment.
2020-04-08		Lockdown: Partial lockdown New quarantine regulations applying to Bogota until 27th of April. On odd calendar days, males are allowed to perform limited activities outside the home excepted in the decree and listed below. On even calendar days (e.g. April 18), females are allowed to perform the listed activities. Dog walking and assisting children or the elderly is an exception to these even/odd days and either gender can do these limited activities when necessary.
2020-04-07		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Extension of the partial lockdown until 26th of April. One individual per household allowed to buy food, go to the pharmacy, walk a pet for 20 minutes, access emergency services, attend a necessary medical appointment and access financial services.
2020-04-06		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Extension of the obligatory preventive quarantine (partial lockdown) until the 26th of April.
2020-04-06		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Creation of a credit line of 713 thousand million $ to support the local economy.
2020-04-04		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Measure to facilitate the production and acquisition of medical equipment from the state.
2020-04-04		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Citizens must wear face masks in public transports and public spaces (banks, pharmacies, supermarkets, etc.). Those with respiratory symptoms and at risk groups (including those with pre-existing health conditions and adults over the age of 70) must always use masks in public. Cloth masks are acceptable.
2020-04-02		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Federal government to provide 6 temporary hospital and 57.352 testing kits to regions.
2020-04-02		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic support in the form of basic food supply and water tanks to low-income households from ’vulnerable communities’ (indigenous groups, social leaders, LGBTI, etc.).
2020-04-01		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Military industry ’Indumil’ to produce medical equipment beds and medical furniture for hospitals.
2020-03-31		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Measure of financial support for the cultural sector.
2020-03-31		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Fixed rent prices, evictions are forbidden, rent contract ending during the state of emergency will automatically be extended.
2020-03-31		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Part of VAT will be reinbursed to the most vulnerable households.
2020-03-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Measure of financial support for farmers.
2020-03-27		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Purchase of 1510 respirator for covid-19 patients
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic support for the most vulnerable, in the form of financial benefits and credit freeze.
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Measures of financial protection for workers.
2020-03-24		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions All domestic flight, as well as inter-provincial and municipal public transports are suspended. Urban public transport limited to 20% of full capacity.
2020-03-24		Lockdown: Partial lockdown National forced quarantine and confinment until 12th of april.
2020-03-23		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension All international air arrivals will be suspended for a period of 30 days, transit included.
2020-03-23		Socio-economic measures: Humanitarian exemptions only cargo flights and humanitarian flights to repatriate foreigners and nationals have been allowed.
2020-03-20		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Until 30th of may, every person aged above 70 should self-isolate.
2020-03-20		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Public and private events restricted to 50 people maximum.
2020-03-17		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared goverment declared health emergency
2020-03-16		Lockdown: Partial lockdown nightly curfew as of 16 March from 7pm until 6am in Córdoba, Meta and Santander Departments
2020-03-16		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival all travelers arriving must complete a questionnaire declaring contact and arrival information
2020-03-16		Social distancing: Schools closure  Schools will suspend classes from 16 March to 20 April
2020-03-16		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies all travelers arriving must self-quarantine for 14 days
2020-03-16		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Starting 16 March, non-nationals and non-residents will be banned from entering
2020-03-16		Movement restrictions: Border closure  all borders closed until 30 May i.e. in addition to border with Venezuela also those with Panama, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil incl. maritime entry points
2020-03-14		Movement restrictions: Border closure  border with Venezuela closed
2020-03-12		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Quarantine for 14 days to travellers from Italy, France, Spain and China.
2020-03-12		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival People from France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Singappor, South Korea, Iran, China. Madndarory healt insurance, and additional rules for the first 14 days in the country.