New curfew

As of a couple days ago, our mandatory curfew was changed from 7pm to 2pm! Now for the whole country. They have again changed the driving rules, depending on your license plate number, one is only allowed out and driving 2 days per week. No one without mask or gloves allowed in supermarkets, banking still done by outside windows only. With the new curfew,  stores, banks and restaurants have had to change their hours, so even now if we order dinner, it arrives before 2pm.

Ecuador's numbers have been climbing very slowly, thanks to the measures being taken early. I also believe that the spread in Guayas has really opened peoples eyes and they are taking quarantine seriously now. (I read an article this morning about the living condition in much of Guayas,  and brought to light how unbearable being cooped up would be, no wonder they didnt stay home. 6 or more adults in a house 10x10, hot, near 100F with kitchen in the middle, no breeze, no internet)

There have been issues of locals running out of money and supplies, no work means no money. Some of the politicians/assemblymen are donating their salaries to help the poor in their communites. Have also seen and heard of farmers bringing their crops to town center, as there is no market to sell them, at least people can take what they can use.

Also saw today that our canton (county) of Sucre bought a disinfecting mobile.  Said they are driving around after curfew, disinfecting with hypochlorite.  I had to look this up, and essentially it is similar to bleach,  so not too sure if it helps or not. (But the guy driving it is probably having fun)

Guess thats all for today. Stay inside, stay well and stay tuned, the adventure continues.