Despite the notable decrease compared to 2023, Mexico has seen a surge in COVID-19 cases since week 23 of this yearaccording to the Ministry of Health.
The Epidemiological Surveillance System for Viral Respiratory Disease (Sisver) reports 8,075 confirmed cases in epidemiological week 27with 8.2% positivity.
Although this represents 60% less than in the same period in 2023, the Health authorities urge the population not to lower their guard, in the face of Covid-19.
Where are infections concentrated?
The five states with the highest number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mexico are:
- Mexico City: With 25.8% of the registered cases. (2,158 cases and 60 deaths)
- Querétaro: It represents 8.7% of infections nationwide. (730 cases and 17 deaths)
- Mexico state: 8.5% of cases are in this state. (716 cases with 16 deaths)
- New Lion: With 6.3% of confirmed infections (594 cases with 12 deaths)
- Puebla: It accounts for 4.6% of cases nationwide. (379 cases with 33 deaths)
Concern about hospitalizations
Although the number of confirmed cases is lower than last year, the rate of hospitalizations for COVID-19 has increased. The IRAG network reports that as of July 20, nine medical units in the country have an occupancy of 70% or more in general hospitalization.
Colima leads the list with 66.66% occupancy, followed by Quintana Roo with 40% and Baja California Sur with 33.33%. Nayarit and Sinaloa also register 22.22% occupancy each.
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