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Mexico suspends large gatherings over coronavirus, helps small businesses

Mexico will suspend all large public and private gatherings for a month as it attempts to contain the spread of coronavirus, while extending support to small businesses, government officials said on Tuesday.

Speaking at a regular news briefing, Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell said Mexico has seen an increase in non-imported coronavirus cases and the government will step up mitigation measures.

“We have decided to temporarily suspend events with 100 people or more,” Lopez-Gatell said. “All gatherings - public, private, governmental, social - must be avoided throughout the month.”

President Andres Manuel . . .

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