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State of emergency: will its end affect the economy?

The national emergency has been lifted, but the health emergency remains in place. | Font: Andean

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Today, the government officially announced the lifting of the state of emergency due to COVID-19, which led to an 11% drop in GDP in the first year alone.

But does this measure affect business? Economic Research Manager of the National Society of Industry (SNI), Antonio Castillo, points out that the economic impetus has already been given with 100% power resolution.

“Since February of this year, we have been modifying capacities, this has affected the growth of the industry. Servicesmainly in the hotel and restaurant sector, to the point that the growth that took place from January to August was 17.6%,” he specified.

In addition, SNI believes that companies have already seen a gradual normalization of their business since March.

On the other hand, labor litigation lawyer Lydia Vilches notes that this measure will not affect jobs, as it is related to emergency medical care.

“Everything remains the same, from yesterday to today there are no changes. Workers cannot be forced to return to face-to-face work because what has been partially lifted is a national emergency, not a public health emergency that ties labor restrictions or one that justifies some work suspension. Risk group workers, pregnant women and nursing mothers are connected to an emergency situation for health reasons, leave with compensated use,” he explained.

The specialist adds that after its cancellation health emergency workers will be forced to return to full-time work.

On the other hand, the Lima Chamber of Commerce warns that as long as the public health emergency persists, public health organizations can continue to procure through direct procurement from a single supplier without going through public tender and bidding requirements that could lead to serious violations. .

Source: RPP

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