Google mobility tracking shows Mexico and U.S are not taking stay at home seriously

Despite constant calls from the authorities for the population to stay at home to avoid spreading the COVID-19 coronavirus, Mexico is in the lower level in terms of reducing mobility in public spaces, according to data revealed by Google.

On average, Mexicans reduced their movements in public spaces such as shopping malls, restaurants, cinemas, shops, pharmacies, parks, beaches, transportation and workplaces by 35.4%; while those who stay in their homes only increased by 11%.

At the regional level, Mexico ties with the United States in terms of average social isolation (-35.4%) and . . .