Puerto Vallarta News
Puerto Vallarta News

The most local news coverage in Puerto Vallarta

Mayor of Bahía de Banderas, Jalisco, tests positive for COVID-19

Jaime Cuevas Tello, Mayor of Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit, metropolitan municipality of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, tested positive for coronavirus and remains in quarantine.

Through his social networks, the Mayor, and also a doctor by profession, made the announcement of his diagnosis. “I share that since the weekend I started with a headache, fever, and cough, so I immediately took the COVID-19 test, which was positive. Since I presented the first symptoms, I have sheltered myself at home and will continue in isolation in a responsible way,” he wrote.

However, he ensures that his work does not stop, and through technology, he will continue to meet all the responsibilities that the citizens of Bahía de Banderas entrusted to him.

“I ask everyone to take care of themselves and also take care of their family. I am experiencing it first hand, this virus is spreading and we are all exposed to contracting it,” he added.

The mayor urged citizens to attend to prevention measures so that no more lives are lost. “Let’s keep taking care. My appreciation to all health personnel, who are on the battle line today,” he concluded.

Related Posts

weekly report

The Puerto Vallarta Week Ahead – Sept. 28–Oct. 4, 2026

Schools reopen Monday in Puerto Vallarta while crews repair weekend flood damage and Tropical Storm...
search

Search Continues for Tourist Missing off Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta crews, the Navy and drone operators searched Sunday for a San Luis Potosí...
malecon

Puerto Vallarta Restricts Malecón Areas as Surf Surges

Puerto Vallarta police restrict Malecón wave-impact areas as red flags, rescues and dangerous surf keep...
puerto vallarta airport

Hurricane Polo Delays Flights at Puerto Vallarta Airport

Hurricane Polo caused limited flight delays at Puerto Vallarta airport Saturday as storms moved through...