01/06/2020
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Today the National Campaign of Social Distance officially ends, with Federal & State authorities cautioning citizens that the reopening will be careful & gradual, with restrictions. The Federal government has placed decisions into the hands of the states and municipalities, with weekly updates of the Federal Traffic Light system for guidance.
Our Governor said tourists can resume arriving JUNE 8th, with businesses spending this week preparing preventative measures. See the post about the State's Traffic Light System--Isla Mujeres is in "Orange" status, allowing 40% activity of most tourism businesses.
The Municipal authorities said the beaches will remain closed until the Federal government approves reopening.
Here is what Mexico's coronavirus czar, Dr. Lopez-Gatell, said at last evening's National Press Conference:
Today is the 70th day of the National Campaign of Healthy Distance and I want to give a very, very clear message to the citizens.
The epidemic does not end today, not today, no. To continue mitigating the Covid epidemic, the necessary restriction of mobility in public space is not ending today. It is not over today, the epidemic continues, and it is very important to continue with the mitigation measures, which are based on restricting mobility in public spaces.
Tomorrow, June 1, is not the return to normality, it is not for freely opening of all social, economic and, of course, educational activities. It is not, it is not. I emphasize this because it is essential for society to know that the danger persists and that the entire country is at red light status, with the exception of the state of Zacatecas, which is at orange light status...(He talks about Zacatecas)
The only difference with the conclusion of the National Campaign of Distance is that starting tomorrow, June 1, the provisions that help reduce infections will be in the hands the state governments, with their state health authorities, of course with the support and technical advice of the federal health authorities, and thus, the federal traffic light will accompany the risk identification efforts in the states. I wanted to make that very clear. Susana Distancia is here, she will continue to accompany us for several weeks. (She is the icon for Healthy (Sana) Distancing.)
He narrated the presentation of maps & graphics. noting Mexico has had 90,664 registered cases since the first case on February 28, of which 16,962 occurred in the past two weeks. There have been 275,000 tests of suspected cases and unfortunately, 9930 people have lost their lives. Nearly 71 people of every 100,000 inhabitants of Mexico have had Covid since Feb. 28th.
Summary/translation by Ronda Winn-Roberts of Isla Mujeres News & Events sponsored by Maravilla Caribe Bed & Beach