In Mexico, where the number of new types of COVID-19 cases reached record levels, hotels, restaurants and factories were allowed to open in some states in Mexico.
Officials have announced that some businesses, such as hotels, restaurants and factories, are allowed to open in states where COVID-19 incidents are beginning to decline and current hospital conditions are favorable, the country press reported. Officials stated that it is mandatory to comply with COVID-19 measures in workplaces that are allowed to be opened.
While 5,222 new COVID-19 cases were encountered in the country in the last 24 hours, 504 new deaths occurred due to the epidemic. In Mexico, where the total number of COVID-19 cases increased to 139 thousand 196, 16 thousand 450 people died due to the epidemic.
In the country, where approximately 1 million people are unemployed due to the epidemic, the economy is expected to shrink 8 percent this year.
Capital most affected by COVID-19 announces plan to return to normal
Mexico City, the capital most affected by the epidemic in the country, is not among the states where the federal government allowed the opening of business.
Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the city will begin to return to normal as of next week. Stating that public transportation and traffic restrictions will be lifted, Sheinbaum said that markets, shopping malls, restaurants and churches may open next week.
According to official figures, about 40 percent of coronavirus cases in the country were seen in the capital. Since the beginning of the outbreak, curfews have not been imposed in the capital of about 21 million people, but people have been called to stay at home.
