Mexico Lifts Health Emergency Status on COVID-19 Team Angels
May 9, 2023

Mexico has lifted its health emergency status for COVID-19, effective March 8, 2023. The decision was made by the Mexican government after a decline in COVID-19 cases and deaths. As of March 8, Mexico has reported over 5 million cases and 300,000 deaths from COVID-19. However, the number of new cases and deaths has been declining in recent weeks.

The lifting of the health emergency status does not mean that the COVID-19 pandemic is over. The Mexican government is still urging people to get vaccinated and boosted, and to continue to wear masks in public places. The government is also working to improve access to healthcare for people who are infected with COVID-19.

The lifting of the health emergency status is a positive step for Mexico. It will allow people to resume more normal activities, and it will help to boost the economy. However, it is important to remember that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over. People should continue to take precautions to protect themselves and others from the virus.

Here are some additional details about the lifting of the health emergency status in Mexico:

• The decision was made by the Mexican government's health cabinet, which is led by Health Secretary Jorge Alcocer Varela.


• The health cabinet cited a decline in COVID-19 cases and deaths as the reason for lifting the emergency status.


• The health cabinet also said that Mexico has a high level of vaccination coverage, with over 80% of the population fully vaccinated.


• The health cabinet said that Mexico is prepared to deal with any future surge in COVID-19 cases.

The lifting of the health emergency status in Mexico is a positive step, but it is important to remember that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over. People should continue to take precautions to protect themselves and others from the virus.

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