Mexico City.- Given the increasing number of infections by Covid-19, the federal government considerably increased the measures to reduce the contagion as much as possible and thus avoid saturation of the national health system.
These measures are added as part of the National Healthy Distance Day.
The measures urge all sectors in the country to stop most of their activities, except those that are essential for the country at this time of national contingency.
What is and what does the extension of the measures against Covid-19 imply?
During the daily conference of the Ministry of Health, Undersecretary Hugo López-Gatell was very emphatic in affirming that we are still in the opportunity to take advantage of the restriction measures, restricting mobility in a massive way to reduce contagion.
«It will only be possible to reduce the infection curve with the collaboration of the entire society, of all the individuals who live in the country, to reduce the risk of saturating health institutions,» he said.
As of March 13, the rapid increase in infections began, which is why it is necessary to expand sanitary measures.
«If we respond to vigorous measures, the spread will be slower. Stay home, stay home, stay home, he insisted.
The following are the measures released in this emergency stage:
Measure 1
Immediate suspension from today until April 30 of non-essential activities in the public, social and private sectors
Five groups of activities do not stop:
Those required to attend the medical emergency
Those involved in public safety
Legislative activities at both the federal and state levelsk
Operation of government social programs
Conservation of physical infrastructure
Measure 2:
Do not hold meetings of more than 50 people and all the others of the National Day of Healthy Distance
Measure 3:
All the population that is not included in the essential activities should stay at home as long as possible
Measure 4:
It is strictly for all people over 60 or with chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, as well as pregnancy and lactation. Even if it is essential personnel, you should stay at home
Measure 5
After April 30, the Ssa will issue guidelines for the staggered return to
Measure 6
National censuses are postponed
Measure 7:
All measures will be taken in accordance with respect for human rights.
