Mar 18 • 22:11 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Rio Preto 174 years: see what is open and what is closed on the municipal holiday

São José do Rio Preto celebrates its 174th anniversary with changes in public service hours during the municipal holiday.

São José do Rio Preto, located in São Paulo, Brazil, is set to celebrate its 174th anniversary on Thursday, October 19. In light of this festivity, the city has announced alterations to the operation hours of various public services over the holiday weekend. These changes are designed to inform residents about accessibility to essential services during this celebration. Among the key services, the city's emergency care units (UPAs) will remain operational 24 hours a day for emergency cases, ensuring that urgent medical needs can be met even during the holiday. Telemedicine appointments will be available from 7 AM to 5 PM, while consultations can be scheduled from 7 AM to 7 PM, offering a considerable amount of availability for those seeking health services. Other municipal services, such as the municipal pharmacy and farmers' markets, will also have specific hours outlined. For example, the central pharmacy will operate with reduced hours from Thursday to Monday, while the northern unit will have varied hours—closed Thursday, open Friday from 10 AM to 7 PM, and closed Sunday. These adjustments reflect the city's efforts to maintain public service availability while allowing for holiday celebrations.

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