Active coronavirus cases have almost tripled in the last two weeks as Mexico’s fifth wave of infections continues to worsen.
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Cross-border vaccination sees first kids under 5 get COVID shot
Mexico hasn’t approved COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than five but that isn’t stopping young kids from Tamaulipas getting shots.
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Health experts say COVID’s fifth wave began in early May, may peak this month
The fifth wave of coronavirus began in early May, say experts, but officials waited until after the elections to say so, according to one.
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Health authorities report 50% increase in COVID cases in one week
Active coronavirus case numbers have increased over 50% in the space of a week and almost 140% in the past two weeks.
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In 30 municipalities there was not a single case of COVID
Mexico has recorded over 5.7 million confirmed coronavirus cases but none has been reported in 30 of Mexico’s almost 2,500 municipalities.
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Coronavirus: The masks come off in Quintana Roo
After five weeks of no COVID-19 deaths in the state, Governor Carlos Joaquín has announced that using face coverings is now optional.
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Jalisco eases rules governing obligatory use of face masks
The use of face masks is no longer mandatory in public places in Jalisco with the exception of public transit and health care facilities.
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COVID vaccine registration for children 12 and up begins this week
Children aged 12 and over will be able to register for a COVID-19 vaccine shot starting this Thursday, the federal government announced.
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In major reversal, government will administer COVID vaccine to children under 15
The federal government will offer COVID-19 vaccines to children under 15, state governors said after a meeting with President López Obrador.
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Face masks no longer required outside in CDMX, Tamaulipas
Authorities in Mexico City and Tamaulipas eased mandates after coronavirus cases and deaths went down substantially in March.
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Mexico solid green on coronavirus risk map, some mask restrictions eased
All 32 federal entities are now low risk green on the federal coronavirus stoplight map after the risk level was downgraded in Querétaro.
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COVID roundup: Some states drop mask mandates as fourth wave eases
All but one state is low risk green on the federal coronavirus stoplight map, but Mexico is still seeing hundreds of deaths a day.
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Attractions, events, economic activity return to normal after 2 years of pandemic
Mexico’s economic, social and cultural life is bouncing back with a variety of large events planned, as the fourth wave continues to recede.
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31 states are green on coronavirus risk map; Querétaro remains yellow
All but one of the 32 federal entities are low risk green on the new federal COVID stoplight map as the fourth wave of the pandemic recedes.
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Mexico City, México state to go green on coronavirus risk map Monday
Hospitalizations and deaths are all trending down in the capital, which has recorded far more cases and deaths than any other entity.
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COVID case numbers see ‘drastic reduction’ across the country
The average number of new coronavirus infections reported each day in Mexico has decreased by more than 20,000 over the last three weeks.
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COVID roundup: Mexico’s coronavirus map greening up once again
The government’s new coronavirus stoplight map is back to low risk green and medium risk yellow as the country’s fourth wave continues to recede.
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COVID roundup: Children aged 5 to 11 have right to COVID vaccine, judge rules
A federal court has ruled that children aged 5 to 11 have the right to be vaccinated against COVID-19, setting a binding precedent.
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COVID case numbers have been declining for three weeks
The fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic has declined during three consecutive weeks, Deputy Health Minister Hugo López-Gatell said.
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COVID roundup: Almost 1,000 deaths on Thursday, a record for the fourth wave
Mexico saw its highest single-day death toll of the fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday, but active cases are down.
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Criminal complaint against health minister over COVID ‘irrational, hateful:’ AMLO
López Obrador said that blaming the deputy health minister for COVID deaths was ‘very irrational and involves a lot of hate.’
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Mexico City government criticized for providing ivermectin to treat COVID
The Mexico City government has become engulfed in scandal due to its distribution of the anti-parasitic drug to people who tested positive.
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COVID roundup: More states go orange on the new coronavirus risk map
There are now more high risk orange states on the government’s COVID-19 stoplight map, while just four states are low risk green.
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Couple put their dreams on hold and turn to selling tamales
When COVID abruptly shut down their artistic careers, Brian Orozco and Teresa Morales of Mexico City found success selling the street food.
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Health service chief criticized after revealing he’s treating COVID with homeopathy
The head of a federal health care provider has attracted criticism after revealing he was under homeopathic medical treatment for the disease.
