Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Covid cases shoot up to 28,953 in one day

The number of new Covid cases set a record on Wednesday. The federal Ministry of Health reported 28,953 cases in the previous 24 hours, breaking the record set last week.

The number of estimated coronavirus cases shot up to 145,716 and there were 940 deaths.

Coronavirus cases and deaths in Mexico as reported by day
Coronavirus cases and deaths in Mexico as reported by day. milenio

Ten states are experiencing the worst of the outbreak, and represent 66% of all cases in the country. They are Mexico City, México state, Nuevo León, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Tabasco, Puebla, Sonora, Veracruz and San Luis Potosí.

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Bogus bills on the rise: Number of counterfeit pesos in circulation hits 3-year high

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Attorney General of Michoacán Carlos Torres Piña.

3 more arrests made in case of slain Uruapan mayor

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The three suspects have direct links to Alejandro Baruc Castellanos Villana, an alleged Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) member who is also believed to have been involved in the assassination of Manzo.

El Jalapeño: Kid Rock to headline World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City

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