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6,995 New Cases Set New Daily Record

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Ricardo Guzman By Ricardo Guzman | Editor - Wed, 07/08/2020 - 21:30

The Ministry of Health reported 782 new deaths from COVID-19, bringing the total to 32,796. According to the daily report, Mexico recorded its highest increase in positive cases in one single day with 6,995 new confirmations, bringing the national total to 275,003 since the pandemic started.

During today’s briefing Director of Epidemiology José Luis Alomía reported that the occupancy of general beds at the national level is 46 percent. Tabasco registers 86 percent occupancy, he said. ICU beds occupation in the whole country is at 37 percent.

Deputy Minister of Health Hugo López-Gatell said the epidemic in Mexico is slowing down and highlighted that resuming activities has not been reflected in a resurgence of the virus, although there is a risk that it will happen as it has in other countries. “The epidemic in Mexico is slowing down,” he said and confirmed that in Mexico City the pandemic has been on the decline for two weeks.

 

As of Wednesday, July 8

6,995     new cases (from yesterday)

275,003 confirmed cases nationwide

80,893   under investigation

32,796   deaths

 

Impact on markets (19.30 hrs)

US Dollar              MX$22.74            (0.29%)

BMV IPC               37,483.88             (-0.93%)

Dow Jones          26,067.28             (0.68%)

 

 

USMCA opens doors to more trade says AMLO

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Mood among German investors drops

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Brain damage investigated

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Mother's Day postponed again

Mexico City Head of Government Claudia Sheinbaum said Mother’s Day Celebration will be postponed for the second time. After being rescheduled for July 10 now it will be moved until the green traffic light is effective in the city. Sheinbaum highlighted the ongoing dialogue with the National Chamber of the Restaurant Industry (CANIRAC) to reschedule a new date. Shopping malls and department stores in the city reopened activities today after almost three months of being closed.

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