The head of government of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, He commented that despite the presentation of the gradual plan towards new normal in the capital, it is necessary to continue with healthy distance measures, as the city remains at a red light and the number of hospitalizations continues to increase.
“We would all like to return to our daily lives, but we need to maintain what we have achieved so far, let’s not slow down, let’s take care of each other, no one is exempt from contagion and its severity, it is still time to stay home, But I am convinced that with the responsibility that characterized the vast majority of the city’s inhabitants, together we will succeed, “she commented.
He recalled that the restrictions implemented by the contingency remain Until 15 June, however, from June 1 some activities are restarted, with strict protocols of healthy distance such as construction and other essential economic activities.
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Regarding the return to classes, he stressed that schools cannot be opened yet, because that would mean putting everyone’s health at risk.
“I know it is not easy but it is necessary, as indicated by the Secretary of Public Education, classes will not start in person until we are at the green light, “he said.
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In a video posted on her social media, Sheinbaum Pardo explained that the gradual plan, which she presented this morning, will seek a balance between the health and well-being of the families’ economy.
Important message about the Covid-19 today, Wednesday, May 20.#Stay at home pic.twitter.com/jpqJmlC5L1
– Claudia Sheinbaum (@Claudiashein) May 21, 2020
He stressed that hygiene measures should be maintained as a custom, both in handwashing, the use of antibacterial gel, sneezing etiquette, healthy distance and the use of face masks.
He also explained that this global health crisis will have to “make us reflect on our eating habits, the lack of physical activity, the relationship we have with nature, with its urban environment, our connectivity, our consumption habits and also in its great rights to which we must all have access, such as health and education. ”
The local president said that, if they had not acted in time, probably more than 60 thousand people would have required hospitalization, which would have greatly exceeded the hospital capacity of the city and caused more human losses, worse than what has been seen in other capitals. of the world.
“Where we are today, in coordination with all the public health institutions of the city and the government of Mexico and the support of the private sector, we have expanded almost nine times the hospital capacity for Covid patients, so far, it is important that they know that the number of beds occupied continues to increase now, if we all responsibly continue with the physical distance measures, in the next few weeks we may begin to see a reduction, “he said.
He emphasized that the reactivation will go according to the daily epidemiological traffic light, this traffic light consists of four colors: red, orange, yellow and green; and it covers 6 areas: labor, government, education, space and public transport, vulnerable people and epidemiological monitoring.
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