RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Sunday, August 16th, Mayor Marcelo Crivella announced that phase 5 of the plan to relax social isolation measures in the city would be extended for a further 15 days.
The city hall stated that Covid-19’s indicators in Rio are favorable, within normal and under control for what was expected at this time. However, the restrictive measures are being maintained.
Crivella appealed to the younger generation, referring mainly to those who have been crowding into neighborhoods in the South and West zones, to refrain from doing so in order to avoid adding to the city’s viral load.
“Our great asset, in Rio de Janeiro, is that our population is being treated early. They are washing their hands, wearing their masks and avoiding crowds,” the Mayor said.
The Mayor’s press conference in Riocentro, in the West Zone of Rio, began at approximately 4:10 PM. Before announcing the news, Crivella said it is not yet possible to assess the impact of reopening tourist attractions in the city.
Regarding private schools, the Mayor recalled that the reopening has been suspended by the courts. The ruling also applies to private courses such as English language teaching.