MEXICO COVID-19
MAY 20, 2020
The plans for the return of the so-called ‘New Normal ‘ was presented, which will mark the beginning of the gradual restoration of activities in Mexico, after 51 days of confinement due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. extends non-essential travel restrictions on Canada, Mexico through June 22.
On May 19, health authorities confirmed 54,346 COVID-19 cases and 5,666 deaths in Mexico.
Mexico said on Friday, May 15 that it will allow the auto industry to begin restarting operations as soon as Monday May 18th, once companies have safety protocols in place, but the government still hasn’t provided specific requirements.
The nation’s health ministry declared automobile, mining, and construction to be essential industries in a decree published in the country’s official gazette on Friday. It states that companies need to start to implement provisions to protect the health of workers as of May 18 and they can start operations once those protocols are in place.
According to The Riviera Maya Times, tourism advisor Miguel Torruco Marques said the reopening process would include new health and safety guidelines for all destinations and increased flight service to attract more visitors.
Sectur’s plan will outline which municipalities will be permitted to resume activities for travelers, with domestic arrivals the first focus and then international visits when travel restrictions from the United States and other nations are lifted.
The tourism agency will also be tasked with developing health and hygiene guidelines for businesses and tourists to follow, which will need to be approved by the Ministry of Health and local governments.
To bring domestic travelers back to the skies, Mexican airline Aeromar is offering three different packages as part of the Pasaporte Aeromar program, which would permit passengers to fly specified routes an unlimited number of times through the rest of 2020.
On Monday, Delta Air Lines revealed it would begin offering more international flights in June, including several to popular Mexican destinations such as Cancun, Los Cabos, Mexico City, and Puerto Vallarta.
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