The End Of COVID-19 Government Regulations In Puerto Rico? Governor Declares The End Of The State Of Emergency

AuthorMr Alberto Tabales-Maldonado
Law FirmLittler Mendelson
Published date29 May 2023

On May 11, 2023, Puerto Rico Governor Hon. Pedro Pierluisi issued Executive Order No. 2023-012 ("EO 2023-012" or "EO"), through which he declared the end of the state of emergency caused by COVID-19.1 Governor Pierluisi reiterated, however, that the Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Health ("PR DOH") retains the authority to publish and implement regulations, directives, administrative orders, protocols or recommendations to deal with COVID-19.

The same day, the Secretary of the PR DOH issued...

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