Phase 3 of the economic reactivation in Peru begins today, July 1, after the Executive Branch issued
Supreme Decree No. 117-2020-PCM on
El Peruano official gazette on Tuesday.
The implementation of phase 3 begins with the entry into force of this decree at the national level, except in Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios, and Ancash regions, which have reported an increase in COVID-19 cases and
remain under mandatory social isolation.
Some of the new activities that are resumed at this stage of the economic reactivation are listed as follows:
Energy and Mines
All energy and mine-related activities that were not allowed in Phases 1 and 2.
Farming
All farming-related activities that were not allowed in Phases 1 and 2.
Construction
Construction projects in general.
Manufacture
Manufacture of weapons and ammunition. Manufacture of aircraft, spacecraft and related machinery. Manufacture of military combat vehicles.
Retail industry
Shops are allowed to reopen at 50% capacity.
Services
Restaurants and services sector businesses are allowed to reopen at 40% capacity.
Other services sector activities allowed in Phase 3 include those related to the issuance of driver's licenses, recycling, passenger transportation —by sea, air, river, and rail— tourism, freight transport, publishing of books, film and video production, among others.
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Published: 7/1/2020