Date	|	Description	Link
2020-08-11		Public health measures: Testing policy Public Health certifies new test to detect COVID-19 by breath; results in 20 minutes with 95% specificity
2020-08-08		Movement restrictions: Curfews Danilo Medina extends curfew for 25 days
2020-08-06		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Minister of Public Health confirms that the Dominican Republic is one of the countries registered with PAHO to access vaccines against COVID-19
2020-07-30		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system the contact tracing application, COVIDAPP, developed by Dominican talent, is working and that it has already been downloaded by more than 15,000 people. "In the coming days, we will include the vulnerability index calculator, so that any individual can enter their personal information and, in this way, have a better understanding of how vulnerable they are to COVID-19."
2020-07-30		Public health measures: Testing policy Dominican Republic will increase its diagnostic capacity by going from 4,000 daily rapid tests to 5,000 throughout the country.
2020-07-30		Public health measures: Testing policy the access of Dominicans to tests is free
2020-07-30		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies every person who arrives in our territory, their health condition will be evaluated and, if they test positive or symptoms associated with covid 19, they will be isolated in the centers authorized for this purpose.
2020-07-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Salary incentives for front-line personnel
2020-07-30		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival any person who wishes to enter the country must bring a PCR test for a maximum of 5 days prior to arrival in Dominican territory," "if we do not have these results, we will be conducting tests, as appropriate, at the same airport."
2020-07-28		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Ministry of Health enables virtual platform to obtain PCR test results
2020-07-21		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Mandatory use of masks is ratified. Failure to use a mask will be sanctioned with the provisions established by the General Health Law.
2020-07-21		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced restaurants can continue to operate in a home delivery and collection mode and also provide service in open spaces such as terraces. "And in the interior areas, operate with the doors and windows open, always keeping two meters of distance between each table."
2020-07-21		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced public parks will remain open so that the population can exercise in the open air and with natural ventilation, although always keeping strict distance from others.
2020-07-21		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced "All commercial activities continue the differentiated hours established previously, at 7, 8 and 9 in the morning. And it is remembered that businesses that can work by appointments, such as beauty salons, medical offices, must remain in this modality ".
2020-07-21		Movement restrictions: Curfews President Danilo Medina establishes a differentiated curfew throughout the national territory, starting tomorrow, through decree 266-20
2020-07-21		Movement restrictions: Border closure  the country’s land borders will continue to be closed, except for the transport of goods.
2020-07-21		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings crowds and meetings of groups of people in a closed space are restricted, so it will be especially monitored that there are no crowds in shopping malls.
2020-07-21		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Sale of alcoholic beverages only to take away
2020-07-21		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Closing of gyms and galleries
2020-07-21		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Religious services will continue to be authorized as up to now, maintaining hygiene and social distancing standards.
2020-07-21		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Public and private passenger transport at 60% of its capacity
2020-07-21		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services until further notice, the spas and public swimming pools will be closed, although access to the beaches will be allowed, respecting the distancing measures.
2020-07-21		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Public sector will continue to operate with necessary personnel
2020-07-21		Movement restrictions: Curfews curfew from Monday to Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. in the District National and the provinces of Santiago, San Cristóbal, La Vega, Puerto Plata, Duarte, San Pedro de Macorís, La Romana, San Juan de la Maguana, La Altagracia, Azua, Monsignor Nouel, Sánchez Ramírez and María Trinidad Sánchez.
2020-07-21		Movement restrictions: Curfews the curfew will be every day of the week from 8:00 at night to 5:00 in the morning in the provinces Espaillat, Peravia, Barahona, Monte Plata, Valverde, Hermanas Mirabal, Monte Cristi, Samaná, Bahoruco , Hato Mayor, El Seibo, Dajabón, Santiago Rodríguez, San José de Ocoa, Elías Piña, Independencia and Pedernales.
2020-07-16		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The Government will enable 582 additional beds, of which 395 will be hospitalization and 187 intensive care units (ICU), to care for critical patients in the public system, given the acceleration of COVID-19 infections.
2020-07-16		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system the hospitals of Bonao, Neyba, Barahona and the Luis Eduardo Aybar Sanitary City, in the National District, will be delivered in the coming weeks,
2020-07-16		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Regarding the private sector, he expressed that the agreement between the Association of Private Clinics (ANDECLIP) and the health risk managers (ARS) has been updated, with the intermediation of the Superintendency of Health and Occupational Risks (SISALRIL). He specified that the fees of specialists who care for patients with COVID-19 will be increased, adding pediatricians and obstetrician gynecologists, in addition to the doctors previously included.
2020-07-16		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The contribution for personal protective equipment will also be increased to an estimated total of RD $ 247 million per month, of which the ARS would contribute around RD $ 143 million pesos per month and the rest will be covered by the Social Security System and the Government".
2020-07-16		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Gustavo Montalvo informed citizens that they can now count on the COVIDRD contact tracing application, as a preventive and follow-up measure.
2020-07-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Dominican Republic Inspires Travelers Through Its New Virtual Country Platform
2020-07-14		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring begin the closing of businesses in which crowds are occurring and in violation of the coronavirus prevention protocols (COVID-19).
2020-07-14		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring police and military authorities "to act accordingly in order to deepen the elimination and control of the agglomerations that are occurring in establishments, especially on weekends."
2020-07-14		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment police and military authorities "to act accordingly in order to deepen the elimination and control of the agglomerations that are occurring in establishments, especially on weekends."
2020-07-08		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Ministry of Health will inspect compliance protocols in open establishments, including grocery stores, supermarkets and restaurants, to guarantee compliance with the coronavirus protocols (COVID-19). "Many of these establishments will be closed if they do not keep due respect for the indicated protocols
2020-07-01		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Dominican Republic reopens airports without restrictions to countries
2020-07-01		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension On July 1, the Government ordered the reopening of airports and tourist and hotel activities, after almost four months of inactivity due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-07-01		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings thermal body cameras that detect travelers’ body temperatures have been established at the entrance of the facilities.
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services On July 1, the Government ordered the reopening of airports and tourist and hotel activities, after almost four months of inactivity due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-07-01		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Personnel from the Specialized Airport Security Corps, the Ministry of Public Health, Aerodom, and the Tourist Police work in the application and surveillance of the cameras and established controls.
2020-07-01		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Dominican Republic reopens airports without restrictions to countries
2020-07-01		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established The Ministry of Public Health issued a resolution declaring the state of an epidemic at the national level, a measure that replaces the state of emergency that expires on July 1
2020-07-01		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared President Danilo Medina lifts state of emergency, through decree 237-20
2020-06-30		Social distancing: Schools closure  primary, secondary, university, technical-labor education and any other subsystem must continue to be taught virtually to avoid concentration of people and possible infections.
2020-06-30		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings commercial, cultural, artistic, and sporting events in stadiums, sports palaces, arenas, galleras and similar places are prohibited. Failure to comply with the measures provided by said resolution may result in fines or temporary closure of establishments
2020-06-30		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services the opening of casinos, bars and discos prohibited. Failure to comply with the measures provided by said resolution may result in fines or temporary closure of establishments
2020-06-30		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared The state of emergency imposed by the authorities to face the coronavirus pandemic in the country expires on Tuesday 30, and the Legislative Branch did not request a sixth extension.
2020-06-30		Public health measures: General recommendations Avoid high-traffic places such as cinemas, parks, shopping malls, gyms, among others.
2020-06-30		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced business and commercial sectors, he explained that the operations will be subject to the general and sectoral protocols established by the High-Level Commission for the Control and Prevention of Coronavirus and the regulations of the Ministry of Public Health.
2020-06-30		Movement restrictions: Curfews The suspension of economic, social and recreational activities is provided from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am every day of the week, with the exception of some, he said. Failure to comply with the measures provided by said resolution may result in fines or temporary closure of establishments
2020-06-30		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Religious services can always be carried out respecting physical distancing protocols, the use of a mask and other protection measures, explained the minister.
2020-06-30		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services activities of training and physical preparation of athletes, gyms and the practice of sports whose rules allow physical distance, he said that "they must be carried out in compliance with the established protocols and in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Sports."
2020-06-29		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Mandatory use of masks
2020-06-28		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures COVID-19 assistance to be provided by Govt right up to elections in Aug
2020-06-27		Movement restrictions: Curfews The current curfew that takes place from 8:00 at night to 5:00 in the morning, every day, ends on Saturday 27
2020-06-25		Public health measures: Mass population testing Government will start intervention to combat COVID-19 in Haina tomorrow, with home visits, tests and distribution of masks
2020-06-23		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The Dr. Defilló National Laboratory has set up an appointment system that will allow citizens to request and carry out polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests to detect COVID-19, more quickly and efficiently .
2020-06-23		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system trucks are being enabled ready to take additional tests, as long as they arrive with the pre-established indications, so that the number of shots per hour is much higher.
2020-06-22		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Minister of Health announces sanctions with fines of one to ten minimum wages for not wearing face masks in public spaces
2020-06-14		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Extension of the state of emergency until the 30th of June, included.
2020-06-14		Movement restrictions: Curfews Extension of the overnight curfew, in place from 20:00 to 05:00, until Saturday, June 27.
2020-06-02		Movement restrictions: Curfews Extension of the curfew throughout the country until June 13, Monday through Saturday from 7 PM to 5 AM, and on Sundays from 5 PM to 5 AM.
2020-06-02		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Buses and minibuses of the intercity transport re-start operations, using a maximum of 60% of the seats, always with distance between passengers and following the corresponding protocols.
2020-06-02		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Authorization to churches to open their doors, only on Sundays, with a reduced percentage of people.
2020-06-02		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Microenterprises of between 1 and 10 employees, will be able to work with all of their collaborators. On the other hand, small companies, which have between 11 and 50 employees, will be able to incorporate 75% of their workers, while medium and large companies will be able to work with 50% of the staff.
2020-06-01		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Aurora MSP is a robot powered and updated by more than 200 professionals authorized by the Ministry of Public Health, available through Whatsapp, Telegram and Facebook. The platform is available to citizens and institutions for orientation services, consultations and assistance via telemedicine on COVID-19.
2020-05-31		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Extension to the nationwide state of emergency until Saturday, June 13
2020-05-25		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services The opening of stores in shopping centres is authorised in strict compliance with general and sectoral protocols, which include hygiene and distance measures. In addition, a maximum number of workers is permitted at all time.
2020-05-20		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Differentiated timetables instaured: at 7 AM the supermarkets, pharmacies, construction sector, industry and processing companies, including the export processing zones, will begin to operate. Similarly, mining and quarrying, agricultural and agro-industrial activity and activity in ports and airports will begin at that time, which will continue to receive only cargo transport and ferry flights. At 8 AM public sector employees will start working and at 9 AM other businesses will start operating, such as hardware stores, vehicle dealers, workshops, financial sector, furniture and appliances stores, textile and clothing stores, in addition to the service sector.
2020-05-20		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions State public transportation will begin to operate: Santo Domingo Metro, Santo Domingo Cable Car and Metropolitan Office of Bus Services (OMSA), from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. They will operate at approximately 30% of their capacity and the use of masks will be mandatory at all times.
2020-05-18		Movement restrictions: Curfews Curfew hours changed to 7pm to 6am from Monday to Saturday, 5pm to 5am on Sundays. In effect until 1st of June.
2020-05-17		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Micro-enterprises, which may have up to 10 employees, may have up to 5 employees or no more than 50% of the staff working. In small businesses, which are those between 10 and 50, a minimum of 10 people may work and no more than 50% of the staff may work. Medium and large companies must operate with a maximum of 25% of the staff in the first phase. The public sector will also begin to work with 50% of the personnel, with the incumbents being authorized to increase that percentage if the need increases.
2020-05-17		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extension of all the household support schemes for a further month.
2020-05-17		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Creation of the new "Pa’ Ti" programme, which is aimed at workers who earn a living for their families in independent businesses and who have not been able to work because of the social distancing measures imposed by the pandemic. They will be provided with a temporary monthly transfer of 5,000 pesos to their bank accounts.
2020-05-15		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Extension of the state of emergency until the 1st of June.
2020-05-05		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Extension of quarantine measure on Puerto Plata.
2020-05-01		Movement restrictions: Curfews National curfew from 5pm to 6am extended until the 17th of May.
2020-04-30		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Extension of the state of emergency until the 17th of May.
2020-04-28		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic support to the agricultural sector and vegetable producers.
2020-04-28		Public health measures: General recommendations Recommendation for elderly people to remain at home and implement home-office work.
2020-04-28		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Limits the movement, transfer, transit and circulation of persons for a period of 7 days, subject to review.
2020-04-28		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Additional measures and restrictions on movement have been imposed in the municipality of Puerto Plata for 7 days.
2020-04-27		Public health measures: Testing policy Increased rapid test capabilities administered by the Provincial Health Directorate
2020-04-27		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system 24-hour opening of the entire network of primary care services, provision of hospitalisation and intensive care beds.
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Extension of the national state of emergency until the 17th of May.
2020-04-22		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Reception of 6 testing kits and 40 ambulances.
2020-04-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic support to chicken, milk, cheese and vegetable producers.
2020-04-20		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic bonus to doctors that are in direct contact with Covid-19 patients.
2020-04-19		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Extension of border closures until the 30th of April.
2020-04-14		Movement restrictions: Curfews National curfew from 5pm to 6am extended until the 30th of April.
2020-04-14		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Extension of the national state of emergency until the 30th of April.
2020-04-13		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Public transport between provinces is allowed again.
2020-04-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic and financial measures to reduce taxes and interest rates to be paid by households and companies.
2020-04-13		Public health measures: Testing policy Prisoners to be systematically tested and quarantined if tested positive.
2020-04-04		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions All travels over municipal and provincial borders is prohibited.
2020-04-03		Movement restrictions: Checkpoints within the country Police and military establishes checkpoints to limit inter-provincial travels.
2020-04-03		Public health measures: General recommendations Systematically wear face masks in public, avoid gatherings and maintain social distancing and hygiene measures.
2020-04-03		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Public transports are suspended between provinces.
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Activation of provincial centres for prevention, mitigation and response (Comités Provinciales de Prevención, Mitigación y Respuesta).
2020-03-27		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Spreading of disinfectant in public spaces, starting with San Francisco de Macorís, the national district and the province of Santo Domingo.
2020-03-27		Movement restrictions: Curfews Change to curfew time: new curfew between the hours of 5pm and 6am (local time)
2020-03-26		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions The local authorities of El Seibo and San José de Ocoa have closed the provinces’ borders.
2020-03-23		Public health measures: General recommendations Requested that celebrations are postponed, such as: wedding or birthdays and apply hygiene measures when leave their home, washing their hands, clothing and shoes upon returning home.
2020-03-23		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Social gatherings are prohibited in grocery stores (colmados),including the consumption of alcoholic beverages on their premises.
2020-03-23		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings When leaving domiciles, only one member of the family should do so and keep to social distancing standards (2 metres away from any other person).
2020-03-20		Movement restrictions: Curfews Evening curfew implemented from 20 March until 3 April between the hours of 8pm and 6am. Applies to all persons in the country, except those with specific exemptions.
2020-03-19		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Individuals to limit their own movements to essential travel only
2020-03-19		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Air, land and sea borders closed until 18 April.
2020-03-19		Social distancing: Schools closure  All schools and universities suspended.
2020-03-19		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Suspension of all events, including international and national events, sports fixtures, bars, nightclubs and cultural events. Non-essential commercial activities suspended. Restaurants to only offer takeaway and delivery services.
2020-03-19		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared National state of emergency
2020-03-16		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension To and from Europe, UK, China, South Korea and Iran
2020-03-15		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension From Milan.
2020-03-14		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies 14 days quarantine for all visitors who have been or transited through Spain, France, Italy and China during the previous two weeks
2020-02-29		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings