Information from Press Conferences and Official Media

Federal Information

(March 15, 2021)

Health Secretary

- At a press conference, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador assured that now that we are on our way out of the pandemic, the health sector's efforts will be focused on guaranteeing universal free medical care. pandemic, the health sector's efforts will be focused on guaranteeing free universal medical care.

- Undersecretary Hugo Lopez-Gatell informed that there have been seven consecutive weeks of reduction in the number of infections, reaching minimum points.

- Regarding the number of patients hospitalized for COVID-19, the Ministry of Health reports less than 10% in hospital occupancy. hospital occupancy.

- With 93% of the population fully vaccinated, Mexico is in a period of low epidemic and high vaccination coverage. vaccination coverage.

State Information

(March 15, 2021)

Health Secretary

- The Ministry of Health reported a reduction in the incidence of infection of 99% compared to the peak of the fourth wave, standing at March 2020 levels. peak of the fourth wave, reaching March 2020 levels.

- The Secretary of Health mentioned that, although there is a reduction, we must not lower our guard, since the virus is constantly mutating. is in permanent mutation.

- Like hospitalization at the federal level, hospital occupancy in Nuevo León is below 10%, while deaths remain in single digits.

- Regarding the progress of COVID-19 vaccination in the state, the Ministry of Health reports a coverage of 92% in first doses and 39% in third doses; while the application of second doses remains at 84%. and 39% in the third dose; while the application of second doses remains at 84%.

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