Mexico has entered its most serious stage in the spread of the coronavirus, which the government calls “Phase 3,” as the spread of the virus is intensifying, Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell said on Tuesday.
Mexico has registered 712 coronavirus deaths and 8,772 infections, with 511 new cases reported on Monday.
Lopez-Gatell said it was vital Mexicans followed government instructions to help the country’s health system.
“Today we want to announce the start of ‘Phase 3’ of the COVID epidemic, remembering that we are in the phase of rapid . . .
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