Since March 17, new limitations apply to mobility and the
development of economic activities.
I. Measures enforced throughout the country
The President of Ecuador, through
Executive Decree 1017, declared a state of emergency throughout
Ecuador, further declaring the Covid-19 (coronavirus) as a pandemic
and issued additional control measures.
- Freedom of movement and mobility of
people in the country have been limited and in-person
work activities on public and private sector were suspended from
March 17 to 24.
- Exceptionally, the mobility of people
will be allowed in the following cases:
- Workers and employees of entities
that provide basic services relating to health, security, fire,
airports, terminals (maritime, river), banking, food supply; the
export sector and its logistics chain, strategic sector, those
related to animal care and breeding, consular services accredited
in the country.
