The document summarizes the COVID-19 situation in Mexico as of March 29, 2020. It reports 993 confirmed cases with 145 new cases since the previous day. 20 deaths have occurred across 10 states. The government has urged citizens to stay home and is considering extending social distancing measures beyond April 19. Various states across Mexico have implemented measures like restricting large gatherings, reducing business hours for alcohol sales, and announcing economic aid packages.

1. COVID-19
SITUATION IN MEXICO
Information updated on March 29 2020 at 19:00 hrs local time.
OFFICIAL SOURCES:
WHO and Mexican Minister of Health
SOURCE: SINAVE.DGE/INDRE. Red Nacional de Laboratorios de la Salud Publica.
COVID-19 CASES IN MEXICO
CASES BY STATE
CASES BY AGE
DISTRIBUTION
BY GENDER
*Contact: Refers to infections not imported from other countries.
ORIGIN
GENDER
GERMANY CONTACT* SOUTH KOREA SPAIN USA FRANCE ITALY JAPAN SINGAPUR
AGE RANK
CHINA

2. COVID-19
SITUATION IN MEXICO
LATEST
NUMBERS
CURRENT GOVERNMENT
MEASURES
LINKS TO
GOVERNMENT
STATEMENTS /PRESS
RELEASES
993 confirmed
cases.
145 new cases
reported from
yesterday.
• 2,564
suspicious
cases.
• 4 cases with
no symptoms.
• 90% have been
non-serious
and only 10%
have required
hospitalization.
• 20 deaths.
Distribution of
deaths per state:
Mexico City (7),
Jalisco (3),
Hidalgo (2),
SLP (2),
Coahuila (1),
Durango (1),
Michoacan (1),
Morelos (1),
Puebla (1),
Quintana Roo
(1).
President Andres
Manuel Lopez Obrador
Urged citizens to stay home.
Ministry of Health
Dr. Hugo Lopez-Gatell Ramirez.
Undersecretary of Prevention and
Health Promotion made a called to
strengthen massive measures of
social distancing.
Social distancing measures could
extend beyond April 19, after
evaluation of the General Health
Council. The private and the social
sector must take on this effort with
greater determination, “no one
should overestimate the
importance of the work they do”.
Ministry of Agriculture
The Minister Victor Manuel
Villalobos Arambula affirmed that
there is no food shortage and there
is no reason for prices to increase.
PROFECO
Could fine companies with 3 million
pesos for raising prices for no
reason during quarantine.
Press conference
(29/03/20):
https://
www.salud.gob.mx
Daily updates
(29/03/2020):
https://
www.gob.mx/
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General
information:
https://
www.gob.mx/
coronavirus
OFFICIAL SOURCES:
WHO and Mexican Minister of Health

3. COVID-19
SITUATION IN MEXICO
CORONAVIRUS IN THE WORLD (COVID-19)
• As of March 29, 2020, globally there have been reported 634,835 confirmed cases
(63,159 new cases) of COVID-19 and 29,957 deaths (3,464 new deaths*). Lethal
rate: 4.7%.
• In the last 14 days the number of cases new accounts for 76% (482,127) of the total
of accumulated cases.
• A new country reported cases: Mariana Islands.
*https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200323-sitrep-63-covid-19.pdf?sfvrsn=d97cb6dd_2
Elaborated by Prodensa with information from the Health Ministry of Mexico
INCREASE OF CASES SINCE THE FIRST REPORT
CHAMBERS AND ASSOCIATIONS
No updates during the weekend.
OFFICIAL SOURCES:
WHO and Mexican Minister of Health
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4. COVID-19
SITUATION IN MEXICO
MEASURES TAKEN BY STATES IN MEXICO
OFFICIAL SOURCES:
WHO and Mexican Minister of Health
Aguascalientes: Governor issues Decree creating the State Committee for
Health Safety.
Baja California: Tijuana declares sanitary emergency.
Baja California Sur: The State Health Council reported the closure of ports
and airports in the state.
Campeche: The government announced the reduction of hours for alcohol
sales.
CDMX: Head of Government presented a strategy for supporting and financing
companies during the contingency for COVID-19.
Colima: Congress approved the executive order declaring economic
measures and emerging programs to overcome the crisis.
Coahuila: Governor announced a rescue plan for hotels and restaurants.
Chihuahua: A decree was published to temporarily suspend public events.
Food producing industries should increase their sanitary filters. The operations
of the manufacture industry is maintained, as well as other essential activities.
State of Mexico: The Governor announced measures to support the family
economy, self-employment, and SME’s.
Nuevo Leon: The Governor announced the creation of a fund of one billion
pesos, to face a possible health emergency due to COVID-19.
Puebla: The Ministry of Tourism presented an action plan to keep tourism
active. It was announced the campaign “Don’t cancel your trip, reschedule it!”.
The Government announced the suspension of activities in casinos, nightclubs,
bars, discos, cabarets, entertainment centers, exhibitions, auditoriums,
stadiums, among others.
Sonora: It was published and Agreement where alcohol sales are prohibited
temporarily.
Durango: Governor met with representatives of business chambers to work on
a contingency plan to mitigate the effects of COVID-19.
Guanajuato: Announced that the operating rules to support the productive
sector will be published on Monday, March 30.
Hidalgo: In Pachuca, health filters will be operating at bars and restaurants.

5. COVID-19
SITUATION IN MEXICO
Oaxaca: Governor suspended activities at bars and nightclubs in all the state as
of March 25.
Jalisco: The governor mentioned that the contingency measures will continue
until Sunday, March 29.
Michoacan: Governor announced a package for economic rescue.
Morelos: An agreement was published where activities are temporarily
suspended where there’s people concentrations or crowds.
Queretaro: The Queretaro authorities, in collaboration with State Health
Secretary, prepared an agreement to sanction those who do not comply with
the preventive measures against the COVID-19.
Quintana Roo: Governor requested to owners of bars and restaurants to close
in the following weeks.
Tamaulipas: The government is preparing a package to help companies
through tax incentives.
Tlaxcala: The governor called the 60 Mayors of the State to suspend crowed
events.
San Luis Potosi: Governor announced a financial and fiscal package for over
3,200 million pesos. The extension of ISN payment and lodging tax is
highlighted.
Veracruz: The state government suspended all fiscal debts until June of this
year due to the coming economic crisis.
Yucatan: Alcohol sales suspension and taxes discounts were implemented in
various municipalities of the state.
Zacatecas: Congress activities are suspended until April 20.
BASIC PROTECTIVE MEASURES AGAINST COVID-19
OFFICIAL SOURCES:
WHO and Mexican Minister of Health
1Wash your hands
frequently with soap
and water for 20
seconds.
3 4 52When coughing or
sneezing, cover your
nose and mouth with a
disposable tissue or use
the inside corner of
your arm.
Avoid shaking hands
and kissing.
Keep your workspace
clean and don't share
personal items and
utensils.
If you show symptoms
of a cold or flu, go to a
doctor. Do not
self-medicate and
inform your supervisor
and Human Resources
department.