23 March 2020 – Parks, temples, beaches, and other places of interest closed indefinitely

Type of Intervention: Specific Action
Sectors Involved: Tourism
Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures; Gatherings, businesses, and services
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: The President and the Minister of Health

Overview: Closing of parks, temples, beaches and other points of interest indefinitely.
Full details here: https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/03/gobierno-endurece-medidas-sanitarias-para-impedir-contagio-de-covid-19/

Type of Justification: Perception of an increased threat
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – government
Evidence/Justification: This decision was taken in order to increase social distancing during Easter.