Information from Press Conferences and Official Media

Federal Information

(29 de Abril de 2021)

Health Secretary

- During the afternoon conference, Dr. Hugo Lopez-Gatell reported that so far 4.6 million adults between the ages of 50 and 59 have registered on the platform. adults between 50 and 59 years of age have registered in the https://mivacuna.salud.gob.mx/. He also commented that although the vaccination the vaccination goal for people 60 years of age and older, those who wish to be vaccinated can still be vaccinated.

- Lopez-Gatell stated that the Ministry of Health will be attentive to the scientific research that will be released on the possibility of needing a third vaccine against covid-19 from the pharmaceutical company Pfizer-BionTech. the possibility of needing a third vaccine against covid-19 from Pfizer-BionTech, after it became known that a third dose may be needed. that it is possible that a third dose may be needed.

- The Undersecretary closed the conference by mentioning that the INE has already sent the health security protocols to be followed on June 6. the electoral day of June 6.

State Information

(29 de Abril de 2021)

Health Secretary

- In a press conference, Dr. Manuel De La O informed that they are already working on the protocols for the return to school and that they will soon announce the results. They will soon announce the results, emphasizing that several scenarios are being taken into consideration.

- The Ministry of Health reports that it has received 1,089,885 doses of vaccine against COVID-19.

- In the presentation of the state health traffic light, 6 indicators were reported in green, 3 in yellow and 1 in orange. these indicators, business conditions remain the same as the previous week.

- The head of the state agency pointed out that 8 municipalities are yet to receive their second dose to finally conclude phase 2 of the National Vaccination Plan. phase 2 of the National Vaccination Plan.

- Dr. De La O indicated that the target population to be vaccinated in Nuevo Leon during phase 3 of the National Vaccination Plan is 594,000, estimated to be between 50 and 59 years of age. Vaccination Plan are 594 thousand people estimated to be between 50 and 59 years of age.

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Main economic news

(April 30, 2021)

- Mexico's GDP has now contracted for six consecutive quarters. The Inegi estimated a quarterly increase in Mexican GDP of 0.41 QoQ, which would imply that in annual terms the economy would face a contraction of 2.9 that in annual terms the economy would face a contraction of 2.9 percent (El Economista). percent (El Economista). https://bit.ly/3e3SoK0

- Fiscal stimulus for diesel increases, but premium gasoline remains, once again, without support. again, without support. The Ministry of Finance announced this Friday that the support for the Special Tax on Production and Services quota for fuels. (El Financiero). https://bit.ly/3e29AQe

- Labor was once again at the top of the agenda: Luisa María Alcalde. The labor policymaker believes that the foundations have been laid for a new labor model based on balances. the foundations have been laid for a new labor model based on balances... (El Economist). https://bit.ly/3e38rIb

World News

- New York City has a goal for July: to come completely out of lockdown and reopen almost all activity. and reopen almost all activity "New York City is moving to reopen fully on July 1 with the return of the New York City is moving to fully reopen on July 1 with the return of stadiums, gyms, shops, restaurants and hair salons, the mayor stadiums, gyms, stores, restaurants and barber shops, said Mayor Bill de Blasio." https://bit.ly/3t461gJ

- U.S. prefers to boost production rather than release patent on "Casa" vaccine White House prefers to increase U.S. production of anti-Covid vaccines to supply the world rather supply the world than release drug patents, a spokeswoman said." https://bit.ly/3xCTvbB

- Dubai, a haven for wealthy Europeans fleeing quarantines and looking for their vaccine COVID "The luxury real estate market comes to life in a city that became an oasis for city that became an oasis for wealthy Europeans." https://bit.ly/3eFTZow