The head of the government’s universal health care scheme announced the forthcoming arrival of the first of many shipments.
Coronavirus news
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‘You saved my wife:’ cop locates owner of 30,000 pesos found in washroom
A sharp-eyed Mexico City police officer saved the day for a distraught man who had left a pack containing 30,000 pesos in a city washroom.
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Mexico remains at bottom of list of worst countries to be in during Covid
Mexico remains the worst country to be in during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an updated analysis by the Bloomberg news agency.
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Citizens in Jalisco called on to help halt pandemic’s spread
A range of high-profile figures in Jalisco have called on citizens to redouble efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
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An ‘affectionate’ Russian president promises 24 million doses of vaccine
President López Obrador said Monday he had spoken to Vladimir Putin and thanked him for agreeing to supply Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine.
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US quarantine requirement seen as new blow to tourism and airline travel
A requirement for travelers to go into self-quarantine will not be good for Mexican tourism, according to an aviation and tourism expert.
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AMLO in isolation at National Palace after testing positive for Covid; symptoms are mild
President López Obrador is in isolation at his home in the National Palace after testing positive for Covid-19.
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Covid pandemic blamed for 25% drop in cigarette sales
A tobacco company executive has blamed the coronavirus pandemic for a slump in cigarette sales of almost 25% in Mexico last year.
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Private sector, state governments will be able to purchase Covid vaccine
States and private companies will be permitted to buy and administer vaccines as long as they inform federal authorities of their plans.
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Hospitals are stretched to limit in Guanajuato, Michoacán, Puebla
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen, the health systems in many states are coming under intense pressure.
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Millennials represent nearly half of all new Covid cases; new records set Thursday
New single-day peaks for both Covid cases and deaths were set Thursday while infections among young adults have driven high case numbers.
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Wednesday was second worst day of the pandemic for both cases and deaths
The federal Health Ministry reported 20,548 new coronavirus cases and 1,539 additional deaths on Wednesday.
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Covid tests for visitors: many hotels are now offering the service to guests
Travelers flying into the United States will not only need to provide a negative Covid-19 test but must go into quarantine as well.
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Funeral services overwhelmed by Covid victims in Tijuana
Family members of Covid victims must wait up to two weeks to cremate or bury their deceased loved ones and pay exorbitant prices to do so.
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Catholic cardinal eschews public health care in favor of private hospital
The former archbishop of Mexico City is undergoing treatment for Covid-19 in a private hospital by his own choice, church officials said.
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These Mexico City labs offer PCR tests to travelers who require them
If you’re traveling from Mexico City to the United States or Canada you’ll need a Covid-19 PCR test to prove that you’re not infected, but finding a place to get the test can be challenging.
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Mexico registers record number of Covid deaths; nearly half a million people vaccinated
Mexico recorded a new single-day record for Covid-19 deaths on Tuesday and its third highest total for new cases.
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New federal loan program to aid small businesses hurt by Covid
The federal government will provide loans to 60,000 small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic and related economic restrictions.
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Best-case scenario for tourism this year is 26% fewer visitors than 2019
International tourist numbers will increase 33.7% in 2021 compared to last year in a best-case scenario, according to the Tourism Ministry.
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Political group says poor have been hit hardest by Covid, lack of support
The coronavirus and the lack of government support to mitigate its economic impact appear to have significantly increased inequality.
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Pfizer cuts vaccine deliveries; a shipment arrived Tuesday with half the expected doses
As Mexico faces its worst month of the coronavirus pandemic, Covid-19 vaccination will be delayed by work to upgrade a Pfizer factory.
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Doctor in charge of national Covid vaccination program resigns
The government’s vaccination chief has resigned just as Mexico is ramping up immunization but an official says it won’t affect the program.
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In first two weeks of January, Covid deaths soared 35%, new cases 28%
There were 14,434 fatalities between January 1 and 16, an increase of 3,726 compared to the 10,708 between December 16 and 31.
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Morena candidate for governor of Guerrero holds a party for 500
A controversial former senator who will run for election in Guerrero held a massive birthday party in violation of coronavirus restrictions.
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At a Covid crossroads, some Cholula businesses fear they’ve closed for good
In normal times, Cholula, Puebla, one of Mexico’s magical towns, is a major tourist site. But these are anything but normal times.
