Information from Press Conferences and Official Media

Federal Information

(February 08, 2021)

Health Secretary

- At a press conference, Undersecretary Hugo Lopez-Gatell indicated that the fourth wave shows signs of reduction throughout the country, noting that only 2.9% of registered cases are active. that only 2.9% of the registered cases are active.

- The Ministry of Health reported that there is a clear downward trend in hospitalizations nationwide, although it is expected that deaths will begin to decrease as of next week.

- On the progress of vaccination in Mexico, Dr. Lopez-Gatell noted that 86% of the population eligible for vaccination has at least one dose. has at least one dose. At the same time, pre-registration was announced for the booster dose for adults between 30 and 39 years of age.

- Finally, the Undersecretary of Health invited the population to participate as volunteers in Phase 2 of the clinical trial of the vaccine clinical trial.

State Information

(February 08, 2021)

Health Secretary

- Yesterday, the Secretariat of Health reported 561 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, being this the lowest figure so far in 2022. the lowest number so far in 2022; although the agency pointed out that it is possible to have a rebound in the next few days, the trend is clearly downward. towards a clear decrease.

- In addition to the reduction in the number of cases, a reduction in the number of hospitalized patients was also reported, with 19% fewer beds occupied compared to January 31, the peak day of this wave, when the number of hospitalizations was at its highest. wave.

- Finally, Governor Samuel Garcia anticipated the return to on-site classes starting next Monday, January 14, for public elementary schools. the public elementary schools, although he also pointed out that the final decision to send or not send students to school will be up to the parents. parents.

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