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Federal Information

(October 12, 2020)

Secretary of Health

- The Secretary of the O commented that as of September 30, 4,328 patients have been treated for mental health disorders during the pandemic. mental health during the pandemic.

- It has also been reiterated that work continues on the acquisition of influenza vaccines. The Secretary commented that it is not the population to worry, since we are working so that all the population has access and it is still a good time to get vaccinated. to get vaccinated. Currently, there are around 25 thousand doses of this type of vaccine available.

- There are 259 patients still in serious condition and on ventilators in Nuevo León.

- It has been reported that the Director of Mental Health and Addictions of the State Health Department, as well as several officials of the San Pedro City Hall, have tested positive for COVID-19 this weekend. Public Security of the San Pedro City Council, have tested positive for COVID-19 this weekend.

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Main economic news

(October 05, 2020)

- Pemex is Mexico's greatest risk, given the need for fiscal support. The multilateral organization warns about the resources that the oil company could require. recognize that it is not possible to talk about fiscal reform when jobs are needed (El Economista). jobs are needed (El Economista). https://bit.ly/3nJo0aE

- Proposal to charge IEPS on beverages according to their alcohol content. The aim is to have more tax revenues to address health problems (El Economista). https://bit.ly/34N892h

- Mexico and Brazil will have 2 of the 6 least dynamic GDP recoveries in 2021, World Bank forecasts 2021, forecasts the World Bank. This forecast assumes a statistical rebound of 3.7% in GDP for Mexico in 2021, while Brazil would have a more moderate one of 3% also next year (El Economista). moderate one of 3% also next year (El Economista). https://bit.ly/3lGbdns

World News

- Europe returns to containment in the face of COVID-19 outbreaks. The second wave of coronavirus The second wave of coronaviruses in Europe occurred long before the start of the flu season, with the flu season began; with intensive care wards filling up again and pubs closed, the governments of Great Britain, Italy, Spain, France and Germany went back to the Spain, France and Germany reverted to imposing quarantines in their major cities. major cities. The old continent reports 405,138 cases and 195,217 deaths. 217 deaths. https://bit.ly/3dr37wf

- Trump holds his first public event since being diagnosed with COVID-19. President Donald Trump on Saturday held his first public event since being diagnosed with COVID-19. with the public since being diagnosed with COVID-19. "First of all, I feel amazing. How do you guys feel?" he told those gathered on the South Lawn of the White House. South Lawn of the White House. https://bit.ly/3iRyyRx

- Paraguay will reopen its airports on October 21 after 7 months of inactivity. inactivity. All airlines with authorized routes in the country will be able to return to regular to work regularly, complying with a sanitary protocol, said the advisor in International Affairs of the presidency, Federico González. https://bit.ly/3nHFEeX