Information from Press Conferences and Official Media

Federal Information

(October 29, 2020)

Health Secretary

- The Undersecretary of Health, Dr. Lopez-Gatell, emphasized that the epidemic is still active and gaining strength in eight states of the republic.

- In presenting the hospital capacity, the Undersecretary mentioned that strategies are already being planned to be implemented in Coahuila, a state that is above 70% in its capacity. Coahuila, a state that is above 70% in its capacity.

- Regarding the reactivation period, Dr. Lopez-Gatell pointed out that each State must administer its reactivation measures taking into account the Epidemiological Semaphore. reactivation taking into account the Epidemiological Semaphore.

- Regarding containment measures, he mentioned that it is unlikely that the trajectories and frequency of infection will change suddenly in a period of 4 to 6 weeks in urban areas. suddenly in a period of 4 to 6 weeks in urban areas.

- He recalled that the pandemic will not end in 2021 and is unlikely to end in 2022, the most accurate prediction being that it will eventually become a seasonal condition. However, over time the virus may become less virulent and people will become more virulent and people will acquire individual resistance.

- When questioned about possible illnesses as a consequence of COVID-19, the Undersecretary pointed out that it is too early to reach such conclusions, since there are no studies establishing a causal relationship between COVID-19 and the development of other illnesses. There are no studies that establish a causal relationship between COVID-19 and the development of other diseases.

State Information

(October 29, 2020)

Health Secretary

- When presented with this week's indicators, the pneumonia growth indicator rose to red, while the general and intensive bed occupancy indicators rose to orange. and intensive care bed occupancy indicators rose to orange.

- In spite of the changes in the indicators, the measures to be taken do not imply the closure of some economic sectors, but the following measures will be taken the capacity in the sectors that are open will be reduced. During the press conference, the Decree that will be in effect from November 1 to 30 was read. to November 30, where the following is contemplated:

- The sectors that have not opened (bars, swimming pools, stadiums, pilgrimages, among others) remain closed.

- The use of face masks is mandatory in public spaces and roads, whoever does not comply may be subject to a fine, arrest for up to 36 hours or community work.

- Events are only allowed in homes or on public roads with up to 20 people, which, in case of not presenting the sanitary measures, will be fined between $20,000 and $100,000 pesos. sanitary measures, will be fined between $20,000 and $100,000 pesos.

- The capacity is reduced from 50% to 30% in shopping centers, restaurants, among other sectors.

- The State Governor called on the population to make an effort and mentioned that they will be stricter in order to avoid the increase in the increase in the number of infections and hospitalizations. However, if the number of infections and hospitalizations continued to rise, they would have to close the entire economy. the need to shut down the entire economy.

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Main economic news

(30 de Octubre de 2020)

- Mexico's GDP grows 12% in the third quarter driven by industry. The secondary activities were the engine of the economic recovery in the third quarter. third quarter. In immediate relation, the Mexican economy grew 12%. (El Economista). https://bit.ly/34EIOZy

- López Obrador announces a new increase in the minimum wage in 2021. In the first year of the current government, this remuneration had an increase of 16%, and for 2020 another increase of 20% was determined (El Financiero). and for 2020 another increase of 20% was determined (El Financiero). https://bit.ly/3mDec0I

- Senate gives a setback to the SAT; auditing will be without photo or video. It was approved to block Internet access Internet access to platforms that do not comply with their obligations; retention rates are adjusted (El Economista). withholding rates are adjusted (El Economista). https://bit.ly/2TAfiha

World News

- Fauci says first COVID-19 vaccines could be available in the U.S. by the end of the year, early January. of the year, early January. If all goes well, the first doses of a safe and effective vaccine against the effective vaccine against the coronavirus will likely be available to some high-risk Americans in late December or Americans in late December or early January, Dr. Anthony Fauci, M.D., said Thursday. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert, said Thursday. country. https://reut.rs/2TDWVbi

- Spanish Congress approves state of alarm for Covid-19 until May 9, 2021. 2021. The Spanish Congress on Thursday authorized a state of alarm until May 9, 2021, slightly more than six months, with the aim of May 9, 2021, just over six months, in order to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. coronavirus pandemic. https://bit.ly/3kSZZvS

- WHO prepares insurance for poor countries for the vaccine against the COVID-19 VACCINE. A vaccine plan co-led by the World Health Organization is setting up a compensation fund for people in poor countries. is setting up a compensation fund for people in poor countries who may suffer side effects from COVID-19 vaccines. countries who may suffer side effects from the COVID-19 vaccines, in an attempt to in an attempt to allay fears that could hamper inoculations worldwide. inoculations worldwide. https://bit.ly/3ebo9zb