translated from Spanish: The governor of Mendoza confirmed that the province will not return to Phase 1

This Monday, October 12, the new decree of Social, Preventive and Compulsory Isolation (ASPO) began to rule in Argentina and in this situation, some provinces were recommended to return to the first phase after the flooding of cases, but Mendoza was one of those who decided to continue with the plan they have been developing in recent months. At a press conference, Governor Rodolfo Suarez, together with the Minister of Government, Justice and Labour, Victor Ibañez, said that “the fact that the Mendocinos have asked for so many authorizations before is what allows us to sustain many of the activities”.

SUAREZ: “WE’RE GOING TO DEFEND THE JOB. WE CANNOT LIVE IN CONSTANT CONFINEMENT.” It clarified that several of the protocols had already been approved in Mendoza and that this would allow many of the activities that were already in use to be sustained.
More info at: https://t.co/18BZMSLMvh pic.twitter.com/kJSwMHy1y2 — Mendoza Gobierno (@MendozaGobierno)
October 12, 2020

“We are very respectful of the institutions that make things work in a country. A UND is a law for us Mendozas, therefore, having been late at night studying this decree with the Minister of Government, Victor Ibañez and the advisors in his area, we have interpreted that we continue in Mendoza as we are, with all the freedoms,” they detailed in an official statement. Minutes later, Rodolfo Suárez expressed himself on social media about the new decision of the presidential entourage. “Mendocinos have developed a strategy that has allowed to strengthen and invest in the health system, but with the economy functioning and taking care of employment.”

Mendoza does not return to Phase 1.The Mendozas have developed a strategy that has allowed to reinforce and invest in the health system, but with the economy functioning and taking care of employment. (Continued) — Rodolfo Suarez (@rodysuarez)
October 12, 2020

“Mendocinos are characterized by respect for institutions, so we will continue with the activities we had authorized, complying with the interpretation of the UND. Family gatherings will be suspended, but physical activity can be done outdoors,” he added. Confirming that he does not believe that confinement “cannot be the only answer” to prevent contagion, Suarez said, “We must continue to care for health, but also the economy and employment. Individual responsibility has a collective impact. Let us continue to take care, with hand washing, the use of bottle cap, the estating and only go out for the essential and necessary”.

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