Covid-19: São Paulo restrictions on business hours and capacity end today (August 17)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The restrictions on hours and public in establishments such as restaurants, bars, stores, beauty salons in the state of São Paulo, came to an end on Tuesday (17).
The change was determined by Governor João Doria (PSDB). Some cities in the state, however, such as those in the ABC region, decided not to release all activities because of the spread of the Delta variant.
The state has 70% of the population vaccinated with the first dose and 30% with the second dose. Experts say that collective immunity is only reached when at least 75% of the total population is vaccinated with two doses.
Today, commercial establishments and services in all economic sectors will no longer have a limit on opening hours or capacity. There is only the recommendation that crowds should be avoided, and masks are still mandatory to enter busines establishments.
Social and cultural events (museums, cinemas, theaters, concerts with seated audiences), gyms, clubs, sports centers, and corporate fairs with audience control will also be allowed.
Only shows with a standing audience, dance floors, and fans present in soccer stadiums, which could be authorized by November 1st, remain forbidden.
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