Information from Press Conferences and Official Media

Federal Information

(September 22, 2020)

Secretary of Foreign Affairs

- Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard commented that there are currently 6 vaccine projects created by Mexicans.

- He also mentioned that this week the agreement between the COVAX initiative and Mexico for access to the COVID19 vaccine is being finalized. This project is the safest way to access this vaccine, according to the Chancellor.

- So far, 7 different vaccines have expressed interest or are in the process with the Mexican health authorities to carry out a Phase 3 research study in the country. Phase 3 research study in the country. If approved, 5 of them would start testing in the country in October. in the country in October.

- It has been mentioned that 9 Mexican Consulates in the U.S. are performing free COVID-19 tests to the population, thanks to the support of these U.S. administrations. thanks to the support of the administrations of these entities in the USA.

Secretary of Health

- Through the "Together for Health" agreement between private hospitals and the Mexican government, to which 3,427 hospitals, private institutions and companies have adhered, 17,323 patients have been treated in private hospitals throughout the country. private institutions and companies, 17,323 patients have been treated in private hospitals throughout the country in recent months. country during the last few months.

State Information

(September 22, 2020)

Secretary of Health

- Despite the notorious decrease in the number of people hospitalized for COVID-19-related reasons, Secretary Manuel de la O has commented that the number of people in serious condition and on respirators, as well as deaths due to COVID-19, remains high. the number of people in serious condition and on ventilators, as well as the number of deaths due to the virus, are still high. virus.

- He also commented that 12,584 inter-consultations have been carried out through video calls, of which 1,205 patients have been referred to hospitals because of a delicate situation. referred to hospitals when they presented a delicate situation. 230 patients presented respiratory symptoms and the rest were general consultations. general consultations.

- Through the COVID-19 telephone line, 12,005 patients have been attended, of whom 204 required hospital care, and in the COVID accompaniment, 96,663 homes have been visited, of which 366 COVID-19 tests have been performed. COVID accompaniment, 96,663 homes have been visited, of which 366 COVID-19 tests have been performed, of which 16 % have been positive. 16 % were positive. Also, 3,005 serological tests have been performed.

- The Secretary mentioned that Nuevo Leon is prepared for an outbreak, due to the fact that the hospital capacity has been reestablished, but he reiterated that he expects the population to continue respecting the sanitary measures so that there is no resurgence.

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Economic Situation

Financial indicators

Main economic news

(September 22, 2020)

- Stock markets fall due to fears of a Covid-19 outbreak. Wall Street indexes have fallen in the last three weeks as investors dump technology stocks. (El Economista). https://bit.ly/3mHp5iF

- Private investment in Mexico plummets 33.2% in second quarter; its largest drop in 25 years. largest drop in 25 years. According to Inegi, this indicator recorded its largest decline since the first quarter of 1995, when it plunged 34.9 since the first quarter of 1995, when it plunged 34.9 percent (El Financiero). percent (El Financiero). https://bit.ly/2ZWSnQG

- Indebtedness, Treasury's second card in the face of a resurgence of the pandemic: Gabriel Yorio. Indebtedness will be the second line of defense to be used by the Treasury the Ministry of Finance in case there is a resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country, said Gabriel Yorio, Undersecretary of the Treasury. in the country, said Gabriel Yorio, Undersecretary of the Treasury (El Economista). https://bit.ly/35Zhpm2

World News

- 156 countries approve equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccine. A total of 156 countries 156 countries joined the global COVAX initiative aimed at ensuring equitable distribution of future doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. equitable distribution of future doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, reported the World Health Organization (WHO)-led partnership, although the powerhouses China and the United States did not sign up. https://bit.ly/2FTAWtr

- United Kingdom curbs return to offices and restricts pubs in view of the resurgence of COVID-19. The United Kingdom on Tuesday suspended the return to work and declared other measures to tighten the measures to tighten forecasts against the coronavirus, in the face of the acute rebound of the disease in the country. Boris Johnson, the nation's prime minister, noted the "dangerous turning point" in its fight against COVID-19. https://bit.ly/2RNf7OP

- Madrid calls in the Army to stop protests and reinforce anti-COVID siege. The President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, asked the Spanish government for help from the Spain the help of the Army to fight against the spread of the coronavirus in the city and its the city and its surroundings, after ordering the partial closure of some of the poorest areas, sparking protests. of some of the poorest areas, sparking protests over the weekend. https://bit.ly/3kCTzk1