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Surviving the flu
Mon 4 May 2009—
All people safe in Chetumal, Cancún, and Felipe Carrillo Puerto ... show/hide
The head of the State Secretariat of Health (SESA), Juan Carlos Cárdenas Azueta, confirmed last night the first three cases of human influenza in the state, but said that patients who showed positive for the disease remained stable and were even discharged.
— Géner Corono MartinIn doubt, cause of death
Sat 2 May 2009—Determining that the State continues without deaths from influenza will depend on the outcome of the analysis of known fatalities in Cancun ... show/hideFor the second consecutive day there were more suspected cases of human influenza. Now there are 78 probable cases in Quintana Roo, and it is still not established if the only recorded death is related to the virus that keeps everyone on alert across the country.
— Géner Corono MartinBelize does not close border
Thu 30 Apr 2009—Recommended caution be taken and masks be used ... show/hideThe Government of Belize has held its position until yesterday and did not close its border with Mexico despite the fact that WHO has increased the alert level 5 by the swine flu epidemic that is in the nation. But it recommended that their citizens take precautions when traveling across the border and use masks.
El Gobierno de Belice mantenía hasta ayer su postura de no cerrar su frontera con México a pesar de que la OMS aumentó a nivel 5 la alerta por la pandemia de influenza porcina que se vive en la nación. Pero sí recomendó a sus connacionales a tomar precauciones al viajar al país y usar tapabocas.
Juan Carlos Cárdenas Azueta, of the State Health Department, acknowledged that the state is experiencing a psychosis related to swine influenza. Hence there have been a series of rumors that say that have been confirmed cases of the disease in hospitals in Quintana Roo, but there have not been.
He stressed that so far there have been no cases of swine flu in Quintana Roo. This according to the State Laboratory of Public Health, the body responsible for conducting studies to determine when there is a case of such influenza.
— Géner Corono MartinOxygen in the storm
Sun 3 May 2009—Governor's Cup (Copa Gobernador) provides balm in Mahahual ... show/hideMAHAHAUL, OPB .- After a huge Easter brought more than 17 thousand visitors in three days, the Mahahual resort "returned to reality" and was mostly evacuated despite being the weekend. This situation has been created -- from the viewpoint of authorities and service providers-not just by the financial crisis, but the health risk in the country.
Were it not for the fishing tournament "Copa Gobernador" (Governor's Cup) that takes place in its waters, the most important destination for the South Zone is more like a "ghost town", say merchants and residents.
— Omar Capistran EspinosaNo casinos or free zone
Fri 1 May 2009—Activities will resume next Wednesday, because of the flu ... show/hideAs a precautionary measure, the Free Zone of Belize and Belize casinos remain closed from this Friday until Wednesdy, May 6, said the leader of the so-called tax-haven traders, Carlos Parra Jimenez.
This agreement was reached after an emergency meeting held last night between representatives of the Ministry of Health of Belize and the State Ministry of Health (SESA).
— Géner Corono MartinThe crisis caused by the epidemic of swine influenza virus is a severe blow to service providers in the capital. The hotel sector reported the cancellation of reservations, while the restaurant staff announced layoffs and mandatory leave without pay due to low sales, while the drivers of the service group, taxis and minibuses axis just get clearance and gasoline unit.
— Rosy DoradoLowered by influenza
Sun 26 Apr 2009—Unusual presidential decree to combat "mutant" virus ... show/hideThe National Epidemiological Surveillance System of the Ministry of Health has the power to determine the time he deems necessary for isolating any Mexican who suffers or carries germs of the new influenza virus. Also he can purchase medical equipment from abroad without administrative procedure, or too officially close any entertainment and sporting events that endanger the population and he can regulate traffic by land, sea and air.
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