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Quarantine Measures for Mexico, Argentina and Chile

By Mary Cruz

  • Policy on testing (Argentina)

    Only suspected cases are tested, especially if are direct or indirect related to travel. There is only one laboratory to confirm this tests in Argentina, Instituto Malbrán.

  • Health Emergency (Argentina)

    The health emergency was extended to one year after the disease was announced as a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Imposed by the President of Argentina

  • Foreign Travelers and Quarantine

    People that were outside of the country must remain isolated for 14 days, this period of time can be extended or reduced according to the epidemiological evolution. The isolation must include the sanitary measures imposed before. Imposed by Argentina's president

  • Prohibition on entry of foreigns (Chile)

    Cruise ships are banned in Chilean ports, passengers can't disembark from them. Imposed by the Health Ministry

  • Prohibition on entry of foreigns (Argentina)

    They established the prohibition to enter to the national territory. This has the exception if you are a resident in the nation, from flights and medical transfers, and there are other exeptions but this are the principal ones everyone has to know. If you have been outside, you have to comply a obligatory isolation. Imposed by Argentina's president

  • Prohibition on entry of foreigns (Chile)

    Chilean nationals and permanent residents are the only ones allowed to enter the country. Travelers must have a 14 day isolation period of time. Imposed by Interior Ministry

  • Closure of Public Places (Argentina)

    They start implementing the measures por social isolation, distancing, case management and prevention. Imposed by the Ministry of Health

  • Health Emergency (Chile)

    The state of catastrophe was declared for 90 days.

  • Mandatory General Quarantine (Argentina)

    The preventive and compulsory measure of social isolation was established, it was supposed to end in March 21st.
  • Restriction for foreign travelers (Mexico)

    Restriction for foreign travelers (Mexico)

    Trips that are not essential between Mexico and United States are restricted, even so, the trade between thise country hasn't stopped.
  • Closure of Public Places (Mexico)

    Closure of Public Places (Mexico)

    There can't be big events that are of over 100 people. This was stablished by the Ministry of health as one preventive measure for the mitigation and control of the health risks of SARS-CoV-2.

  • Border closures and controls (Chile)

    Banned travels from cities to coastal areas. Quarantine must be done in home districts. Imposed by Interior Ministry

  • Border control (Chile)

    Full closure of all land, air, and sea borders. This doesn't affect freight transport.

  • Mandatory General Quarantine (Argentina)

    Extension until June 7th