Sharjah24 – AFP: Chile on Monday lifted strict coronavirus lockdown measures for millions of people in the capital Santiago, a month ahead of a key referendum to amend the dictatorship-era constitution.
Most of the capital's seven million population moved to phase three of a five-step deconfinement plan, allowing the reopening restaurants as well as regional transport links.
However, fears are widespread that a new outbreak in infections could drive parts of the capital back into confinement.
The relaxation of the confinement measures comes as the country prepares for the October 25 referendum to decide whether to change the constitution established under the military rule of General Augusto Pinochet (1973-90).
Chile is one of the worst-affected countries in Latin America by the coronavirus, with nearly half a million infections and more than 12,000 confirmed Covid-19 deaths.
For an optimal experience, please
