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Thank You wshaw14 I heard Mexico is going to try to reopen the border full time July 17th

right now it's only open for 4 hour a day.

Mexico more or less in Lockdown

Heres the report


COVID-19 Information for U.S. Citizens in Mexico

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June 18, 2020



Health Alert – June 11, 2020:

The number of confirmed and suspected cases is still increasing daily in several regions of Mexico. Mexico City, Tabasco, Sinaloa, Aguascalientes, and Yucatan currently report the highest incidence rates of active cases (incidence rate is the number of cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days). Hospital occupancy rates are also increasing, with the highest levels in Mexico City, Mexico State, Guerrero, Morelos, and Chiapas. Mexican health authorities have reiterated calls for people to stay home during this time.

The annual 2020 Memorial Day Ceremony held at Mexico City’s National Cemetery was canceled. In its place, there was a private wreath-laying ceremony on May 25 with Ambassador Landau and the embassy’s senior Department of Defense official. Please listen to the Ambassador’s remarks on the occasion of Memorial Day, including footage of the ceremony.

Country-Specific Information:

Mexico confirmed 159,793 positive cases of COVID-19 within its borders as of June 17. Authorities continue to investigate additional suspected cases. The Mexican Ministry of Health (Spanish) publishes daily updates on the number of cases.
On April 21, the Mexican government announced the start of Phase 3 of the pandemic, meaning widespread community transmission, thousands of cases of infection, and increased numbers of patients requiring hospitalization.
Please see the latest information about the status of consular operations including routine appointments and emergency services.

Entry and Exit Requirements:

The United States and Mexico entered a joint initiative March 21 restricting non-essential travel along the U.S.-Mexico land border to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Non-essential travel includes travel that is considered tourism or recreational in nature. The restrictions are in place until at least July 21.
Travelers entering Mexico by land from the United States may be denied admission if the purpose of their visit is considered non-essential. Travelers should carry evidence of the essential nature of their visit and evidence of their resident status in Mexico, if applicable.
Passengers and aircrew members arriving at Mexican airports may be subject to health screenings including temperature checks. Those exhibiting symptoms may be subject to additional health screening and/or quarantine.
Travelers entering Mexico via land may be subject to health screen including temperature checks. Travelers may experience significant delays and face the possibility of being returned to the United States or quarantined in Mexico.
Mexican Immigration (INM) continues to provide law enforcement and public counter services across Mexico. However, due to reduced staffing, members of the public might experience long wait times for routine services. INM recommends monitoring its website and Twitter account for information about its current operating status.

Schools, Business, Transportation, and Government Closures:

On April 16, the Mexican government extended nationwide restrictions on non-essential economic activities in most municipalities until May 30. On June 1, the Mexican government began phasing in non-essential economic activities in some states and municipalities using a national “stoplight” system. The four metrics to determine the colors in the Mexican government’s stoplight system are the trend in numbers of new cases; hospital occupancy trends; current hospital occupancy rates; and percentage of positive cases. If one indicator is red, the whole state will be designated red. The Mexican government updates the state-level designations every Friday, and the revisions will take effect the following Monday.

Sixteen out of Mexico’s 32 states are currently designated “orange” under the federal system from June 15 to June 21 (Aguascalientes, Baja California Sur, Campeche, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacán, Nuevo León, Quintana Roo, San Luis Potosí, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Yucatán, and Zacatecas). The remaining 16 states are still designated “red” (Baja California, Chiapas, Ciudad de Mexico, Colima, Estado de Mexico, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Morelos, Nayarit, Oaxaca, Puebla, Queretaro, Sinaloa, Sonora, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz).

Under red, only essential activities are allowed. Essential activities include: the provision of medical services and supplies, grocery delivery services, operation of grocery stores, restaurant delivery and carryout services, assurance of public safety, maintenance of fundamental economic functions and government social programs, work in critical infrastructure, construction, and manufacturing of transportation equipment. Hotels are limited to 25% occupancy for guests working on critical activities. Parks are also limited to 25% occupancy. Schools in Mexico are closed.

Under orange, hotels, restaurants, barber shops, open-air parks, and gyms are limited to 50% capacity. Markets and supermarkets will operate at 75% capacity. Additionally, shopping malls, churches, cinemas, theaters, museums, and cultural events will be limited to 25% capacity.

Individuals should practice good hygiene such as frequent hand washing and social distancing. Those not involved in essential activities should self-isolate at home. People over age 60 or with high risk medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, compromised immune system, pregnant, or post-partum should self-isolate at home.

All electoral processes, censuses, and surveys are postponed until further notice. On March 26, the Mexican government suspended all but its essential activities. Individual agency heads designated the activities and personnel deemed essential.

Hotel guests in some areas may be subject to occupancy limits or asked to provide an employer letter certifying the essential nature of their business. Hotel guests showing respiratory symptoms will be referred to health authorities. As a reminder, the U.S. government does not pay for lodging or other expenses incurred due to travel disruptions abroad.

Some states and municipalities have implemented additional restrictions on public gatherings, transportation, business operations, and government operations if health conditions warrant and/or developed separate stoplight systems from those at the federal level. Several states and municipalities have imposed curfews and movement restrictions on non-essential activities and have required citizens to wear masks when outside the home. In some areas, officials may issue fines and/or arrest and detain individuals found to be in violation of stay at home orders. Please see additional information on these restrictions and links to state COVID-19 websites in the “Local Resources” section below. This information is not comprehensive and is subject to change without notice. Please confirm directly with government and other trusted sources for more information on closures and restrictions in different Mexican states and municipalities.

Quarantine and Healthcare Information:

The Mexican government encourages people to continue respecting social distancing measures, washing their hands, and coughing or sneezing in the inner part of the elbow to prevent the spread of COVID-19. A variety of prevention measures can be found at https://coronavirus.gob.mx
The symptoms of COVID-19 (such as fever, cough, headaches, throat pain, or constant sneezing) are very similar to other respiratory diseases. If you have mild symptoms call your usual health care provider or call the Mexican government’s hotline at 800-0044-800 or 55-5658-1111 in order to receive advice to determine whether to stay home or seek medical attention. If you or someone in your family has difficulty breathing, please go to the emergency room or call 911 immediately.
Individuals who were in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 and present symptoms of respiratory illness should follow the instructions above. It is advisable to remain in quarantine for 14 days to prevent spreading the disease to other people.
If you are experiencing fear, anxiety, or emotional isolation, please call the Mexican government’s hotline at 800-911-2000 for advice and support.
For U.S. citizens returning to the United States from Mexico and all other foreign locations, the CDC recommends you self-quarantine for 14 days.

Local Resources:

Call the Mexican Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 hotline at 800 0044 800 for information or medical attention. English language operators are sometimes, but not always, available.
Local telephone numbers for COVID-19 assistance in each state are available here: https://coronavirus.gob.mx/contacto/
U.S. citizens in Mexico with questions about Mexican immigration policies should contact local immigration authorities for information.
Refer to the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19MX app that provides Spanish-language information about COVID-19 and local health care resources. It includes contact information for health care providers, an interactive diagnostic tool that analyzes reported symptoms and advises whether or not to seek medical care, the location of the nearest health care facility, the latest news related to COVID-19, and advice on how to prevent the spread of the disease. The app is available via the Mexican iOS and Android stores.
Information about state and municipal level responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and links to the official state COVID-19 websites are below. Please note that the situation is rapidly changing and that the information provided here about local and state restrictions is subject to change without notice and may not be comprehensive.

Aguas Calientes
Baja California
Baja California Sur
Campeche
Coahuila
Colima
Chiapas
Chihuahua
Ciudad de Mexico
Durango
Guanajuato
Guerrero
Hidalgo
Jalisco
Mexico State
Michoacan
Morelos
Nayarit
Nuevo Leon
Oaxaca
Puebla
Queretaro
Quintana Roo
San Luis Potosi
Sinaloa

http://saludsinaloa.gob.mx/

Sinaloa is recommending all residents follow federal guidelines to promote social distancing. Cities are applying varying restrictions, with some considerably stricter than others. State authorities have encouraged people to remain in their homes unless undertaking essential activities including shopping for groceries and medications; seeking medical care; caring for senior citizens, people with disabilities, dependent minors, or other vulnerable people; and traveling to banks. Officials in some municipalities may issue fines to individuals found to be in violation of stay at home

Culiacan: The city issued an obligatory stay-at-home order for the population, instituted sanitary check points at city limits, and closed nonessential businesses in the downtown area. Sanitary checkpoints have been installed at the border with Nayarit.



Mazatlan: Mazatlan hotels are closed and the city has sanitary checkpoints at city limits. Secondary roads into Mazatlan are closed. The Malecon is closed to the public. City parks are closed. Face masks are required for all public transportation. Motorcycles are restricted to one person. Automobiles are restricted to a maximum of three people.

Sonora
Tabasco
Tamaulipas
Tlaxcala
Veracruz
Yucatan
Zacatecas

Other links:

Mexican Ministry of Health Daily Updates (Spanish)
Mexico Travel Health Notices (Spanish)
COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov
CDC page on COVID-19
Travel.state.gov Country Information and Travel Advisory
DHS Fact Sheet on Arrival Restrictions to the United States

Assistance:

For Emergency Assistance for U.S. citizens in Mexico, call 55-8526-2561 from Mexico or 1-844-528-6611 from the United States.
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is located at:
Paseo de la Reforma 305
Colonia Cuauhtémoc
06500, Ciudad de México
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. To modify your STEP enrollment or the alerts you receive, you must log in to the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) webpage or application.
Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter
Follow the U.S. Embassy in Mexico on Facebook and Twitter
Review the Crime and Safety Reports for Mexico
Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist



https://mx.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/