Fortaleza denies total lockdown due to the increase in COVID-19 cases

In the face of numerous posts and rumors on social networks, La Fortaleza denied that a complete business closure and changes to the executive order are being considered due to the recovery in the COVID-19 cases recorded in Puerto Rico, today, Wednesday, Sheila Angelero Mojica, the press officer of Governor Pedro Pierluis Urrutia .

“In the face of the misinformation being shared on social networks about the apparent total shutdown and / or changes in the executive order, we want to make it clear that all information related to the epidemic or changes to the executive order will be communicated by official means only,” said Angelro Mojica, through written statements. It is always the case. “

The governor indicated that he continues to monitor the situation, and if there is any decision, the people will be notified. We continue to seek the cooperation of all to abide by the executive order and health protocols, and the curfew at 10:00 pm. He added that shops and restaurants should close at 9:00 pm.

The phrases appeared hours after the governor announced the high number of cases, A greater limitation is not ruled out.

Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, we are strengthening the integrated strategy to combat the epidemic. The executive said at the time that the Health Department was continuing the vaccination process without interruption, affecting all sectors of Puerto Rico.

He added, “I ask people a lot of cooperation, and that they strive to obtain information only from official sources, and not be drawn into rumors or messages on social media.”