At the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), five health professionals have been reported with COVID-19, which they have a travel history, there is also a doctor who became infected during the care of a confirmed patient, but he did it during the practice of private practice.
This afternoon the Ministry of Health reported that in Mexico there are reports until March 27, 717 infections of coronavirusas well as 12 dead.
Víctor Hugo Borja, director of Medical Benefits of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) commented that the doctors who are infected by the new coronavirus will be treated like any other beneficiary and that they plan to reduce the number of infections with the appropriate protective equipment.
“About ourselves we will prioritize doctors with COVID-19, we have to take good care of everyone, our doctors take risks, but care is the same for everyone. If we think that medical personnel are in close contact, we hope to reduce the risk by Protective equipment that covers eyes, nose and mouth, if we succeed, is an advantage, “he said.
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