COVID “New reality” in Bogotá
By means of Decree 207 of 2020, the Mayor of Bogotá defined the guidelines to guarantee the public order and mitigate the social and economic impact caused by COVID-19 in the transitory period, so-called “new reality.”
Find below the main aspects of the Decree:
- Economic activities shift: The economic activities may operate without any restriction of days or hours, except for the following activities.

- Capacity: All commercial activities must guarantee 2 meters between each person.
- “Teleworking” and Home office: State-owned and private entities must implement mechanisms so that their employees or contractors whose presence is not essential, carry out their activities under the modalities of Teleworking or Home Office.
- Activities not allowed: The reopening of bars and nightclubs will not be allowed, as well as holding events in closed spaces that involve massive crowding.
Authors
Rafael Abuchaibe | [email protected] | Labor Law
Angélica Pico | [email protected] | Labor Law