Before the alert by coronavirus Covid-19, authorities from various states and even financial institutions have implemented measures to prevent the spread of this virus in the country.
Meanwhile, in some states, new cases of people who tested positive have been announced. Here we present the minute-by-minute information on the arrival of this new virus to Mexico this March 16.
Report 82 cases of coronavirus in Mexico
Ricardo Cortés, general director of Health Promotion, reported that 29 cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the country in the last 24 hours, for which there are 82 positive cases in Mexico.
At a press conference, the official explained that most of the cases have presented mild symptoms, so they have not required hospitalization.
UAEM suspends classes
The Autonomous University of the State of Morelos (UAEM), announced the suspension of classes starting this Monday to avoid any contagion or spread of the coronavirus.
In a statement, the UAEM reported that its more than 22,000 university and high school students throughout the state will stop attending classes, which will be held through digital platforms.
These are the events that Ocesa suspends due to the coronavirus
Ocesa announced this Monday, March 16, the suspension of all its events nationwide starting today and until Sunday, April 19, as a measure to prevent the spread of the new Covid-19 coronavirus in Mexico.
Likewise, the company reported that money back is guaranteed for those who so wish. If you had tickets for any of the events, you will have to wait for the official announcement about the new dates.
While waiting for new information from Ocesa, here we share the shows, concerts, plays and music festivals that have been suspended by the coronavirus.
Bukele accuses cases of coronavirus in Avianca flight
Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador, stated that he will not land a flight from Mexico because, he says, there are 12 confirmed cases of coronavirus on board.
On Twitter, the president reported that the El Salvador airport will not receive passenger flights until further notice, so he said that the planes must change their flight plan.
We have information on 12 already confirmed positive cases of # COVID19 on those flights.
No passenger flight may land on Salvadoran soil.
– Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) March 16, 2020
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INE analyzes suspension of service
In the face of the health contingency experienced by the coronavirus outbreak, the National Electoral Institute (INE) analyzes the situation with the health authority to determine the permanence of the service it offers regarding the issuance of the voter card.
Meanwhile, it is expected that this Tuesday the service will resume in its 806 modules throughout the country at their usual hours and with additional cleaning measures, the separation between people and the distribution of antibacterial gel.
UNAM will suspend classes tomorrow
The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) reported that they will suspend classes from tomorrow in the event of a coronavirus contingency
“In order to continue protecting our community and to lessen the impact of this situation on the substantive tasks of our university — teaching, research and the dissemination of culture — it has been decided to start from tomorrow, Tuesday 17 of March, the gradual and orderly suspension of classes at our different campuses, with a view to making the suspension of classes complete next weekend, “he said in a statement.
AMLO asks not to make panic purchases
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador He called on citizens not to make panic purchases in the face of the coronavirus epidemic in Mexico and the world; He assured that the supply is guaranteed so you have to be cautious in this matter.
In his morning conference, the President called on people to consume only what they need, since falling into excess could be detrimental as it could be reflected in inflation.
Referees, quarantined
Coronavirus cases do not stop in the sports world, and this disease has now affected two referees, such is the case of Pablo González Y Nicolas Lamolinawhistles that were going to whistle the games between Hurricane vs Workshops and Lanús vs Argentinos, but they had to be replaced due to the outbreak of Covid-19.
In recent days both collegiate teams whistled the duel in the Copa Libertadores between Flamengo and Barcelona of Ecuador, where the local team took the 3-0 victory; At that meeting was the vice president of the Brazilian club, Mauricio Gomes de Mattos, who tested positive for coronavirus.
Torreón suspends operation of the breathalyzer
The mayor of Torreón, Jorge Zermeño Infante, announced that the procedures and services brigades were suspended due to the pandemic.
“In a team for your neighborhood”, carried out by the Torreón City Council, as well as the spring parade and evaluating whether the health brigades will be maintained.
Oaxaca confirms first two cases of coronavirus
The Oaxaca Ministry of Health confirmed the first two cases of coronavirus in the entity, it is a man of 62 years and a woman of 30, respectively.
According to the results obtained by the Oaxaca State Public Health Laboratory, endorsed by the federal Health Secretariat, the entity reports two positive cases to Covid-19.
Deputies will evaluate suspending sessions
The Political Coordination Board of the Chamber of Deputies tomorrow, in coordination with the Ministry of Health, will evaluate the possibility of suspending sessions in the Palace of San Lázaro before the coronavirus pandemic.
“We must be alert to the possibility that the emergency by Covid-19 reaches phase 2, where we will already make decisions in this regard. We will evaluate with officials of the Ministry of Health the topic of the sessions, as well as the situation and measures of prevention for the more than 3 thousand employees of the Chamber, “said Mario Delgado, coordinator of Morena.
NL confirms 7 new cases
In Nuevo León there are already 12 confirmed cases of coronavirus, reported the Secretary of Health in the state, Manuel de la O Cavazos, who asked the population to take “things seriously”, suspend non-essential activities and protect, above all, the elderly, this in order to reduce the transmission of the virus and that the hospital system is not overwhelmed.
According to the state official, of the 68 cases under analysis as of Monday morning, March 16, 35 were negative, 21 remain suspicious and 12 remain positive.
Peso sinks more than 4% to new record low
The peso sank to a new record low and broke the 23-unit-dollar barrier amid fears of a global recession after several of the world’s major central banks, including the Fed, announced emergency measures to reduce the economic impact of Covid-19 coronavirus.
Although the financial markets in Mexico remain closed, in operations abroad the interbank exchange rate fell 4.11 percent to 23.03 pesos per dollar, a new record low. Later it moderated its losses to 22.71 units per greenback.
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