Panama lifts virus restrictions based on gender

Panama lifted a five-month-old measure on Monday that restricted women from going out one day, and men the next. The rules limiting when people can could go out for essentials. It proved controversial because it led to harassment and discrimination against transgender people. Some residents went out for the first time in months with their whole family.

The Health Ministry warned that despite the new rules, people should still be careful because the pandemic is not yet over. Panama has had 102,204 reported cases and 2,173 deaths.