New decree of the state government published this Friday (21) at night further extended the restriction of activities Government of Goiás.
All to reduce the number of people circulating in cities to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the state.
This time, Governor Ronaldo whitewashed (DEM) suspended 75% operations from Goiás industries from air travel and land transport.
Only what is considered essential for the maintenance of human and animal life remains. This includes activities in the food, health and safety chains, as well as media outlets such as newspapers and TV.
The measure that keeps the doors of shops closed and suspends most service and industry activities will be valid until April 4th.
Interstate
Among the most severe prohibitions that come into force is the restriction of circulation in bus stations and airports. Isolation by land and air – which has been questioned by the federal government in discussions about the competence to do so. Although it will be valid from Tuesday (24) to allow the return of people from Goiás who are away.
The state government of Goiás has determined that air travel with origin, scale or connection in states and countries with confirmed circulation of the virus cannot take place. This leaves only trips between municipalities.
The entry of new guests in the hotel sector and similar accommodation was also suspended for 15 days from yesterday. The State Attorney General, Juliana Diniz, explains that it is only expected that guests check out before they close their doors.
Isolation
The governor made a statement on TV and radio stations last night where he recognized that the measures for social isolation are tough.
Although they would be “necessary to save lives” and obey technical criteria, focusing on people's health. He also announced support for businessmen due to the economic consequences of the measures.
In the case of industry alone, Fieg disclosed that more than 140,000 workers will be unemployed, which corresponds to 46% of formal jobs generated by the sector throughout the State.
The productive chains of food, medicine and security are excluded from the decree in order to maintain the supply of the population. Which includes all the companies that supply the necessary materials for these productions.
"It is important to have a minimum of circulation in the State, which is what will represent the success of the attitude that was taken", justifies the attorney general.
Suspended classes
The decree complements others that suspended classes and events and closed businesses in busy centers, which was extended for another week.
According to Juliana, the text came to clarify the need to restrict the flow of people on the streets and cease doubts about what could or could not remain open.
In addition, what remains in operation must follow protection rules for workers, such as a minimum distance of 2 meters between its employees and the provision of hygiene material.
Public transport, for example, cannot exceed the capacity of seated passengers. There is also a ban on visiting hospitalized patients with a diagnosis of coronavirus, except in cases of need to monitor children.
If companies fail to comply with the decree, they are subject to a fine, interdiction and the attitude can be considered a criminal crime.
The Comptroller General of the State of Goiás created a channel so that the population can report it on the website Ouviria.go.gov.br or call the number 190.
