Puerto Peñasco reports 70% covid-19 positivity rate
Puerto Peñasco General Hospital Director Pablo Martínez Valeriano reported, despite progress in vaccination programs, the city currently has a covid-19 positivity rate of 70%. Or rather, for every 10 covid tests done 7 have come back positive.
Martínez Valeriano detailed, given the third wave of coronavirus in Mexico, the local hospital is operating in a mixed fashion with less than 50% occupancy in the area assigned for covid patients. He noted, despite problems that have arisen from the pandemic, the hospital has the necessary basic supplies and has been able to maintain services at a good level, with priority care to emergencies.
Sonora Secretary of Health Enrique Clausen detailed the state of Sonora has returned to orange (high risk) on the countrywide Covid health alert map after having risen from 19 to 26 points in risk percentage. This specification is for the period from Aug. 9th – 22nd. Puerto Peñasco remains at yellow (medium risk) on the statewide Anticipa covid-19 risk alert map, for the period through Aug. 15th.
Puerto Peñasco reinstates some health protocols
It is important to note, the Municipal Health and Safety Board recently approved new health measures to go into effect in Puerto Peñasco on Aug. 9th. Among the changes, these include reduced capacities at restaurants and bars (50%), and 11 p.m. closure time for bars and discos, as well as more restrictive measures for those under 15 years old.
Health Guidelines/Restrictions in Puerto Peñasco as of August 9th
- Current protocols regarding mandatory mask use, hand sanitizer, sanitizing mats at businesses, and social distancing (6 ft.) remain in effect for residents and tourists.
- Restaurants 50% capacity, no restriction on time
- Street food vendors (fixed and semi-fixed) may operate without time restrictions
- Bars, discos, and similar businesses 50% capacity, time limit until 11:00 p.m.
- Tourist Boats
- Tourist boats 50% capacity, including crew
- Respect health and safety protocols and times issued by the Harbor Master for all vessels
- Event/Meeting Halls 40% capacity and the following restriction:
- Suspension of social events for those under 15 years old, such as birthday piñatas, baptisms, etc.
- Suspension of activities for sports leagues and teams for those under 15 years old
- The community in general is encouraged/asked to keep children under 15 years old at home as they are within the most vulnerable category for the Delta variant of Covid-19, and not eligible for vaccination at this time