The Ministry of Health clarifies whether the increase in Covid-19 cases in Mexico represents a “alarm”

the Health Secretary The Ministry of Health reported that the increase in bed occupancy in hospitals treating Covid-19 is due to the increase in confirmed cases.“It's not a cause for concern.”since Patient care beds are available. With this disease, according to the Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) Network.

They confirm that as of January 13, the general bed occupancy rate was five percent and with ventilators at one percent. “of total Five thousand and 489 beds reported by the units To care for Covid patients, 183 general beds and 25 beds with ventilators have been occupied.

While they confirm that there is a noticeable decrease in the demand for care, compared to previous epidemic waves, Among the results of vaccination against Covid-19This avoids the need for hospitalization and deaths due to this condition.

“Today there is an increase in infection cases Covid since the beginning of the 2023-2024 winter seasonAs happens in every cold season, the Ministry of Health says.

Despite the increase in the percentage of occupied beds in 16 hospitals in 11 Mexican states, the Ministry of Health confirms that this panorama does not represent a cause for concern, although it reviews infection prevention measures for citizens.

“Although some hospitals recorded a higher percentage Of the occupied beds in the SARI network information system, this situation It is not a cause for concernThis was stated in the statement issued by the Ministry of Health.

The agency issued some recommendations to prevent possible infection with COVID-19. This is due to the increase in hospital occupancy that was recorded on January 12, 2024.

• Get vaccinated if you belong to a risk group.
• Stay home if you have symptoms of respiratory illness
• Wear face masks to reduce the possibility of infection
• Avoid contact with sick people
• Indoor ventilation
• Cover the nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water
• Avoid touching your face.