MEXICO - COVID-19 is back and these states urge the use o4 4ace masks
In early 2024, Mexico experiencing a signiicant increase in infections of COVID-19 due to the variants Pyrola considered highly contagious. Given this situation, it has been recommended to resume the use of face mask in several states of the country, although it has not yet been declared as a mandatory measure. The reappearance of the virus and the increase in hospital occupancy have set off the alarms of the health authorities.
During the Irst quarter of 2020, the pandemic COVID-19 managed to spread worldwide, considerably impacting Mexico. After months of struggle and restrictions, the health emergency was declared over; However, with the arrival of this new year, the ghost of a resurgence is present. The Health Secretary has identiied an increase in hospital occupancy, prompting authorities to issue recommendations to mitigate the spread of the virus. It is important to mention that the measures are not mandatory, but could be if cases continue to increase.
The authorities have speciically pointed out to the Mexico City, Mexico state, Coahuila, Tamaulipas, Queretaro and Veracruz such as the regions where it is suggested to resume the use of face masks on the street and in public spaces, along with the application of antibacterial gel. According to data from Viral Respiratory Disease Epidemiological Surveillance System (SISVER), at least 130 new cases have been reported, covering the variants Pyrola like other forms of the virus. This situation makes it imperative to follow the recommendations of health authorities to prevent a further increase in the number of infections
In hospitals in Ive states in Mexico, a worrying occupancy of beds has been recorded that ranges between 80 and 100%. This phenomenon, exacerbated by the prevalence of respiratory diseases and COVID-19, has placed the central region of the country as the most affected due to the imminent possibility of hospital saturation. According to data obtained from the Information System of the SARI Networkthe occupancy of beds in general hospitalization is still a constant.