Bocas del Toro, Panama
What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
When we asked expats and global nomads in Bocas del Toro about their experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system, they replied...
"The healthcare system in Bocas del Toro has been strained during the pandemic. Access to medical care has been limited, with many medical facilities closed or operating at reduced capacity. The local government has implemented strict safety protocols, including mandatory masks and social distancing, to protect healthcare workers and patients. Despite these measures, the healthcare system has been overwhelmed by the influx of patients seeking care for COVID-19 and other illnesses. The local government has also implemented a system of mobile clinics to provide medical care to remote areas of the province. Despite the challenges, the healthcare system in Bocas del Toro has been able to provide essential medical care to those in need," remarked another expat who made the move to Bocas del Toro, Panama.
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What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
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