On the first day of this New Year, Peruvian beaches remain closed for second day in a row. The measure aims to avoid further contagion of COVID-19 in the country.
The regulation also indicates that during the national state of emergency, as a result of COVID-19, the use of Peruvian coast beaches (as public spaces) is restricted so as to avoid crowds and be able to adopt measures for adequate control.
However, non-contact water sports such as: surfing, sailing, and rowing, among others, which take place exclusively in the sea area and feature physical distancing, are excepted from this restriction.
Likewise, the use of surrounding public spaces such as: boardwalks, sidewalks, and bicycle lanes, among others, continue to be allowed for outdoor sports —always wearing face masks.
According to the regulation, local governments, in coordination with regional ones, are allowed to order the closure of beaches, rivers, lakes or lagoons in the event of crowds in areas under moderate, high or very high alert.