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COVID-19. Second state of emergency is extended for 45 days (until October 18th) March 1st. March 19th. July 1st. February. March 1st-18th. May 20th. First COVID-19 imported case in the DR. DR declared in a state of emergency First national lockdown and quarantine. DR fully reopened national economy. State of Emergency ended. July 21st.
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- Border with Haiti
Crime occurs in the Dominican Republic, including violent crime, especially in major cities. However, most incidents are opportunistic crime which is the most significant threat for tourists.
Credit card and ATM fraud and cloning are significant concerns. Be cautious when using debit or credit cards: 1. pay careful attention when your cards are being handled by others 2. use ATMs located in well-lit public areas or inside a bank or business 3. avoid using card readers with an irregular or unusual feature 4. cover the keypad with one han...
Never leave food or drinks unattended or in the care of strangers. Be wary of accepting snacks, beverages, gum or cigarettes from new acquaintances. These items may contain drugs that could put you at risk of sexual assault and robbery.
Women travelling alone may be subject to some forms of harassment and verbal abuse. Incidents of assault, rape and sexual aggression against foreigners have occurred, including at beach resorts. In some cases, hotel employees have been implicated. 1. Exercise caution when dealing with strangers or recent acquaintances 2. Be wary of rides or other i...
Demonstrations take place from time to time throughout the country, particularly in Santo Domingo. Demonstrations have largely been peaceful and have not affected tourist areas, although local travel outside resorts could be affected. Labour strikes occur frequently in the town of Higuey, near Punta Cana, and may affect hotel service. Even peaceful...
The power infrastructure is unreliable and lacks maintenance. Power outages are frequent although they mainly occur in poor neighbourhoods of major urban areas.
Sporting and aquatic equipment may not meet Canadian safety standards. If engaging in recreational activities: 1. ensure that equipment is safe and in good condition 2. ensure helmets and life jackets are available 3. before undertaking extreme or eco-tourism activities, ensure that businesses offering excursions follow proper safety measures 4. av...
Coastal waters can be dangerous. Follow the instructions and warnings of local authorities. Rescue services may not be consistent with international standards. Water safety abroad
The Dominican Republic has one of the highest road accident rates in the world. Road conditions and road safety can vary greatly throughout the country. Although major highways connecting cities and tourist areas are generally in good condition, most secondary roads, are poorly maintained and poorly lit. Marked lanes are lacking. There are vehicles...
The security environment is highly unpredictable in the border areas between Haiti and the Dominican Republic, particularly in Dajabón, with regular disturbances and incidents which can lead to violence. Emergency services are often not available near the border. If you choose to travel near the border with Haiti: 1. exercise caution at all times 2...
Dec 31, 2022 · Tracking the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine infant vaccinations in the Dominican Republic. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2022 Dec 31;18 (1):1972708. doi: 10.1080/21645515.2021.1972708. Epub 2021 Oct 13. Authors. Manuel Colomé-Hidalgo 1 2 , Juan Donado Campos 3 , Ángel Gil de Miguel 1. Affiliations.
- Manuel Colomé-Hidalgo, Manuel Colomé-Hidalgo, Juan Donado Campos, Ángel Gil de Miguel
- 2021
We encourage anybody with more accurate/updated information to contact DTM Covid-19 Coordination Team at: dtmcovid19@iom.int. For more check the Terms & Conditions Sections. The current outbreak of COVID-19 has affected global mobility in the form of various travel disruptions, restrictions and blockages.
Latest changes. Notice: The COVID Tracking Project has ended all data collection as of March 7, 2021. The existing API will continue to work until May 2021, but will only include data up to March 7, 2021. Our public data API provides access to all of our data at a national and state level.
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Oct 10, 2020 · Daily positive COVID-19 tests in the two most affected states of the United States (New York and New Jersey) were collected from the website of the COVID Tracking Project. Statistics were analyzed using Microcal Origin software with ANOVA algorithm, and significance level was set at a P value of 0.05.
