What does the green alert mean for Quito?

The mayor of Quito, Santiago Guarderas, pointed out that the epidemiological situation in the capital would allow this change. The decision is not yet made.

According to the Secretary of Health of Quitothe level of positivity for the virus is currently 23.7%. In addition, at the end of February there were nine confirmed deaths by COVID-19.

Until February 28, the 49% hospital occupancy and 59% in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The figures of infections, according to the mayor, Santiago Guarderas, are on the decline. To this is added that Quito It is one of the areas of the country with a high rate of coronavirus vaccination: The capital has 90% vaccination from 3 years onwards and 48% of the population over 18 years of age has already received the booster dose (third dose).

For this reason, the Mayor’s Office is analyzing changing the color of the epidemiological traffic light.

What is the green alert

Restrictions are reduced; however, it is not detailed whether it will be possible to stop wearing a mask in public spaces.

Bars and nightclubs, tolerance and nightlife centers, training centers and gyms that carry out contact activities will be able to function with a restricted capacity of 70% and compliance with the biosafety protocol issued by the Ministry of Health.
Malls (including food courts), supermarkets and markets with 85% capacity.
Restaurants: inside 90% and outside 95%.
Cinemas and theaters with 80% capacity.
gyms with the exception of gyms and training centers for sports and/or contact activities, 85%.
Auditoriums, convention centers, tourist accommodation (in spaces where events are held) and reception and banquet rooms when corporate and academic events are held -MICE: 90% indoors and 95% outdoors.
Auditoriums, convention centers, tourist accommodation (in the spaces where events are held) and the reception and banquet rooms when they hold social events: interior 80% and exterior 90%.
Public shows with 70% capacity.