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Coronavirus: chatting to Brad Dean, CEO of Discover Puerto Rico
21.07.2023 - 08:14 / roughguides.com
Though Puerto Rico is technically an unincorporated US territory, it feels a world apart. Wedded to its Caribbean roots and distinctly Latino in flavour, the island is a tantalizing melting pot of cultures, rhythms and foods. Charming colonial towns, white-sand beaches, raucous festivals and lashings of rum complete the picture. But how has Puerto Rico coped with coronavirus? We caught up with the CEO of Discover Puerto Rico to learn more, and to find out what travel to this intoxicating island might look like in the future.
Colonial buildings in San Juan, Puerto Rico © fldlcc/Shutterstock
Q: What’s been Puerto Rico’s experience of coronavirus? What lockdown restrictions are still in place?
A: Our Governor, Wanda Vázquez Garced , was quick to act, closing nonessential businesses, enforcing the use of facemasks in public spaces and placing restrictions on the movement of vehicles and people. A 7pm–5am curfew allowed residents to leave their homes to purchase food, medicines and other basic goods, go to a health facility, or care for a family member or friend in need. People with medical emergencies and those providing essential services were exempt from the curfew, which was effective in stemming the spread of COVID-19, particularly during the Easter holy week (Semana Santa), when domestic movements would usually increase.
Q: Puerto Rico took much swifter and more precautionary action that most of the mainland USA. Has this managed to somewhat protect the population? Are you proud of the island’s response?
A: Like so many countries, states and regions across the world, it has been a case of managing a delicate balance between protecting the health and safety of our people whilst safeguarding the island’s economy. The decision was taken to continue the curfew but extend the timings to 10pm–5am to protect the population, which we believe is helping to reduce the spread of infection. I am certainly proud of the response of our local communities who accepted and followed the rules that were implemented and supported each other through this difficult time.
Tall white ships moored in San Juan downtown port, Puerto Rico © Ramunas Bruzas/Shutterstock
Q: Can you tell us a bit more about how Discover Puerto Rico been keeping in touch with visitors virtually during this time?
A: At the end of March, Discover Puerto Rico invited the world to escape to the island, virtually, through the launch of our Virtual Vacation online series. The series allowed people across the globe to experience performances by some of Puerto Rico's best local talent and immerse themselves in our culture through workshops, virtual events and classes, including an online salsa lesson with Tito Ortos, the director of the San Juan
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