Minas Gerais announces the closure of commercial establishments in 853 municipalities.
Minas Gerais adopts stricter measures to combat the pandemic. Governor Romeu Zema (Partido Novo) announced the closure of commercial establishments in 853 municipalities in Minas Gerais.
247 - Governor Romeu Zema announced that Minas Gerais will enter a state of public calamity starting this Friday (20), with stricter measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
The report from the website O Tempo It is highlighted that "in a statement broadcast on his social media, Zema announced that the closure of commercial establishments, with the exception of those considered essential, will be valid for all 853 municipalities in Minas Gerais."
The governor explained: "With this public calamity decree, I am now able to take measures for the entire state and thus override the mayors."
The article further adds that "the governor stated that it is not possible to predict how long the state of public calamity decree will remain in effect, but that it could extend for more than two months. Zema also classified those who do not respect the measures to combat the coronavirus as "invisible assassins." "We are living through a unique, exceptional moment. Whether we like it or not, it changes our lives. We don't know if (this situation) will last another 20 days, or 40, or 60 days. Starting Monday, millions of people will not be able to go to schools, stores, shopping malls, and businesses. We will have to give up everything in the name of saving lives," he stated."