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(Midario.com) It was a day of Friday, the eve of carnival, somewhat atypical, but that did not diminish at all the enthusiasm of those who went ahead to start the fun. F
Regular classes Clases regulares
For the first time in many years, the carnival festivities coincided with the start of an academic year, which meant that thousands of students from primary and secondary levels of government and private schools, were found taking classes until yesterday, when in other years this date were part of the advanced course to different villages in the country.
On a tour in the morning shift by several schools in the capital city, one could see an influx of students as normal, although it was expected that afternoon absenteeism became more noticeable.
Traffic
The traffic was quite heavy for several city streets, but was most evident at Balboa Avenue and surrounding roads due to the closure of the coastal strip by the preparations for the “Carnival of the City 2011.”
Shopping
The stores of the Central Avenue Pedestrian and other shopping centers were visited by buyers wishing to purchase last minute shorts mainly for culecos and clothing to be worn for night parades.
HOSPITALS
The various hospitals in the country run by the Ministry of Health and Social Security Fund (CSS) are in green alert due to the celebrations.
The CSS statement released by the emergency rooms of the Polyclinic JJ Vallarino, Juan Diaz, Hospital of Pediatrics, Carrasquilla; Polyclinic Manuel María Valdés, of Paradise, and Susan Jones, Villa Lucre, worked 24 hours , while the St. Thomas Hospital, near the route of the carnival capital city, is prepared for any contingency that may occur.
The Health Minister Franklin Vergara, announced that some 83 hospitals and health centers nationwide will attend the entire day, while they will be very vigilant for the enforcement of sanitary measures.
SLOW START
In the early hours of yesterday morning, you could see a slow influx of travelers to the Gran Terminal de Albrook, unlike previous years since the night of Thursday, the site was crowded by thousands of people.
However, as the hours passed they would adding more passengers and the lines to destinations such as Las Tablas, Chitre, Los Santos, Santiago Penonomé and became endless.
Operating
Units of state security sectors continued their operations in different roads and towns of the country to prevent accidents and other violence.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Even President Ricardo Martinelli, in a message, recommended that people enjoy the carnival healthy and if they manage not to take.
The president reminded that since yesterday are celebrating the carnival, which the country needs you and await your safe return soon to their homes.