Investor Presentaiton
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, to keep the engines of the economy
running. Rather, it trusted citizens to adhere to voluntary social distancing and
follow hygiene protocols, 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
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.
innovative Covid-19-tracing technology (Coronavirus UY App), developed jointly with
Google and Apple.
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