Investor Presentaiton
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Government's strategy for virus containment after
Covid-19 onset in Uruguay
To slow the spread of the virus, the Government did not enforce a
countrywide lockdown or mandatory house confinement; rather, it trusted
citizens to adhere to voluntary social distancing and follow hygiene.
protocols, by appealing to "individual freedom with social responsibility".
In parallel, the Government took early and decisive action and sealed off
land borders, closed air traffic except to chartered repatriation flights,
suspended all public events and school classes, limited visits to nursing
homes and encouraged citizens to stay home and telework.
Effective coordinated response between public and private sector and
scientific community:
。 strengthening the health care system and facilities, and medical equipment
О extensive randomized testing and community tracing in outbreak areas
(border with Brazil, nursing homes) and in reopening sectors (e.g.
construction, shopping centers).
。 developing a roadmap for re-opening the economy in consultation with
scientific experts and private sector representatives.
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