4-month-old Isaac and 9-day-old Lupita were given a clean bill of health by a hospital in Villahermosa, Tabasco.
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Despite doubts, Mexico to administer hydroxychloroquine to 20,000
The Health Ministry will use the anti-malaria drug to treat 20,000 Covid-19 outpatients despite doubts about its efficacy and the risk of it causing death.
Covid-19 deaths hit new daily record of 479; total nearing 7,000
The death toll reported on Friday is 13% higher than the previous high of 424 on Wednesday. There were more than 1,300 new deaths in the past three days.
Acapulco hospitals on point of collapse: mayor
Hospitals are on the verge of collapse due to the large numbers of Covid-19 patients they are treating, the resort city’s mayor said on Thursday.
Worst case economic scenario: 34 million more in poverty, study finds
If the economy contracts by 12%, 16.4 million additional people would find themselves in “income poverty” and 18 million more in “extreme income poverty.”
San Miguel de Allende to install health checkpoints on access highways
The checkpoints will be placed at the bus station and the four highways leading into town and manned by the National Guard, police and other officials.
Reopening economy without Covid-19 testing is ‘irresponsible’ ex-minister
Reopening the economy without widespread Covid-19 testing will cause Mexico to “lose control” of the pandemic for a second time.
‘Municipalities of hope’ list down slightly in numbers as virus spreads
The outlook is not so hopeful for at least two dozen municipalities that initially made the list of those that were coronavirus-free.
Nearly 3,000 new Covid cases in one day; intensive care beds filling
The Health Ministry reported almost 3,000 new cases on Thursday and more than 400 deaths as hospitals in Mexico City come under increasing pressure.
In 200 communities in Campeche and Yucatán, no one comes or goes
The coronavirus lockdown is a serious affair in many communities in Campeche and Yucatán: no outsiders are allowed in and almost no locals leave.
Mexican-made ventilator ready for coronavirus patients
After a month and a half of development, engineers at the National Institute of Health Sciences and Nutrition are ready to roll out a new ventilator.
Quintana Roo governor expects to welcome tourists June 8-10
The governor is hoping for hotels to get back to work internally on June 1 and prepare their facilities and employees for reopening between June 8 and 10.
At 424, Wednesday’s Covid-19 deaths set a new record; total now over 6,000
There were 2,248 new cases, lifting the cumulative tally to 56,594. There have been more than 2,000 new cases on each of the past seven days.
Health service to offer cell phone updates, calls between patients, families
To limit the risk of Covid-19 infection, the state workers health service has adopted a new system to communicate with the family members of patients.
Mexico City plans gradual reopening; some industries can resume June 1
Most coronavirus mitigation restrictions are expected to remain in place in Mexico City until June 15, Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday.
Mexico City market vendors eligible for 25,000-peso credits
The 25,000-peso loans (approximately US $1,072) will be offered to some 100,000 itinerant vendors who have had to close their stalls due to the coronavirus.
Hotels reopening on hold in Los Cabos after June 1 opening postponed
Days after the hotel association announced it was preparing for a partial opening of hotels on June 1, the organization pushed back the date indefinitely.
US extends border travel restrictions to June 22
The United States has announced that border restrictions between the U.S., Canada and Mexico will continue for an additional 30 days until June 22.
Covid-19 medical workers ‘virtual kidnapping’ victims in Mexico City hotels
Nurses who had traveled to Mexico City to join the fight against the coronavirus were victims of extortion in the hotels provided for their accommodation.
Human tissue, other medical waste dumped in woods, warehouse
Authorities found large quantities of medical waste dumped in woods outside Mexico City and leaky hospital bags crammed into a warehouse in Puebla.
People are getting out more in 27 states as new virus cases hit a record
More people are leaving their homes more regularly even as the coronavirus continues to worsen: the number of new cases yesterday was the highest ever.
24-hour birria hotspot begins slow recovery after first closure in 11 years
It seems that only a pandemic can stop Mexico City’s Don Chuy and company from stewing the traditional birria from their native Jalisco.
1,100 cruise ship crew stuck in Vallarta awaiting government permission to leave
Despite no reported cases of the coronavirus, no country wants to allow them to leave the ship to return home to their families.
Mexico City registry lists 4,500 deaths in which Covid-19 was possible cause
Covid-19 was listed as the confirmed, suspected or possible cause of death on 4,577 death certificates, over four times higher than the number reported.
Quintana Roo government rejects June 1 reopening by hotels
The only hotels that should be open for the foreseeable future are those providing service for people carrying out activities deemed essential.
