Contrary to the controversy and non-compliance of some citizens in the US regarding corona virus prophylaxis, Boquete steadfastly implements sanitation and prevention measures while quarantine restrictions are lifted and additional businesses begin to open. The procedures to be followed before entering any supermarket are:
1) Use of face masks out of doors is mandatory for all residents.
2) Stepping on rubber mat soaked in disinfectant required before entry into establishments.
3) Hand sanitation via direct alcohol spray onto the palms, or use of hand sanitizer gel via wall dispenser.
4) Temperature check by personnel before entrance into establishments.
It's been almost a month since the last blog entry, and the health stats have increased throughout the country. The worst hit areas remain Panama City and Panama West. Chiriqui is also battling increased numbers of cases, primarily in the outskirts of David.
Panama's total number of confirmed COVID cases to date is 26,752.
Panama's total number of recovered COVID cases to date is 14,664.
Panama's total number of active COVID cases to date is 11,567.
Panama's total number of COVID deaths is 521.
Total number of new cases in last 24 hours has been 722 out of 2087 tests performed in same time period. We are currently averaging between 600-600 new cases daily.
Panama's total number of COVID tests performed is 109, 990.
Panama's total number of negative COVID tests is 80, 449.
There are currently no cases of COVID in Boquete. This is what doing things right looks like!
