This Monday, July 26, the Ministry of Health ( SSa ) in Mexico released the recent data on the coronavirus epidemic in Mexico. Through the daily report, it found that 171 deaths and 5,920 new cases of COVID-19 were registered in the country over the past 24-hours. Sundays and Mondays typically trend lower as health centers lag behind reporting over weekends.
With these figures, 2,754,438 infections and 238,595 deaths caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus are accumulated nationwide since the beginning of the pandemic.
COVID-19 in Puerto Vallarta
On Monday, July 26, 2021, Puerto Vallarta recorded 291 infections in a single day and one new death. Weekend numbers typically decline as most health centers do not file reports on the weekends. There has been a total of 1,977 reported cases in the past seven days, compared to 1,869 cases in the seven days prior, for an increase of 6% compared to the previous seven-day period.
Puerto Vallarta currently reports 1,638 active cases of COVID-19, these being people who have been infected over the past 14-days. The number of active cases in Puerto Vallarta exceeds that of Guadalajara, the second-largest city in Mexico, which has 1,154 active cases.
Puerto Vallarta Naval Hospital is reporting 100% occupancy of beds for treating COVID-19 patients, while the local IMSS Hospital is at 91% occupancy in COVID-19 beds, and the General Hospital in Puerto Vallarta is reporting 78% occupancy.
Holiday celebrations canceled in Jalisco
The State of Jalisco, where Puerto Vallarta is located, has announced that Día de Muertos and Independence Day celebrations throughout the state have been canceled due to the third wave of COVID-19 gripping the state.
The Governor also announced that new restrictions in maximum occupancy at restaurants, bars, and clubs would be announced this week.
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How Tropical Storm Simon Could Affect Puerto Vallarta Simon is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane as Puerto Vallarta faces heavier rain and rising surf over the next 48 hours.
Hurricane Simon Eyes Puerto Vallarta This Weekend Jalisco prepares for a possible weekend approach by Simón as forecasters warn of heavy rain, strong winds and high surf along the coast.
Puerto Vallarta placed under hurricane watch for Simon Puerto Vallarta is under a hurricane watch for Simon. Tropical storm conditions are possible Saturday, with hurricane conditions Saturday night.
Puerto Vallarta Under Hurricane Warning as Simon Grows Hurricane Simon reached Category 1 strength Thursday night as Puerto Vallarta moved from a hurricane watch to a warning amid coastal preparations.
Puerto Vallarta Plans Evacuations as Simon Approaches Puerto Vallarta prepares for Hurricane Simon with targeted evacuations, school closures, shelter plans and extra emergency crews.
Puerto Vallarta Hotel Guests May Be Moved Before Simon Puerto Vallarta hotels in risk areas may move guests and workers to shelters Friday as officials prepare for Tropical Storm Simon.
Two Punta Paraíso Towers Must Come Down After Court Ruling A federal court upheld demolition of two Punta Paraíso towers in San Pancho, days after dangerous surf forced the evacuation of 13 tourists.
San Pancho tourists evacuated as waves expose tower bases Authorities evacuated 13 tourists from Punta Paraíso in San Pancho after waves exposed foundations and prompted the property’s closure.
Vallarta storm damage raises questions over coastal permits Storm damage in Puerto Vallarta and San Pancho prompts a call to review coastal permits as officials assess buildings and Malecón repairs.
Jalisco Deploys Nearly 200 Officers Ahead of Simón Jalisco mobilized nearly 200 emergency officers and opened command posts as Tropical Storm Simón approaches a coast now under hurricane watch.
