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Edomex government hides municipal figures of COVID19 infections

Despite the fact that suspicions and infections are increasing every 24 hours

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Edomex government hides municipal figures of COVID19 infections


April 2nd, 2020

In just 24 hours, the number of confirmed cases of COVID19 in the State of Mexico increased from 157 to 171 cases and almost increased by 200, the number of suspected cases, according to the federal government report, which shows that The Edomex pandemic begins to pick up the pace, as the state government refuses to disclose infections in each municipality.

Although the government of the State of Mexico continues to make transparent the epidemiological incidence of coronavirus infections at the municipal level (despite the fact that there is a daily technical report, similar to that presented each night by the federal government), the Ministry of Health (SS), daily reports the update of general data in the states, last night's report shows a considerable increase in the number of infections in Edomex, as in Mexico City and, as of this Thursday, also Jalisco, which did not it was listed until last Tuesday.

The “case map” of the federal government's health secretary reports a total of 171 confirmed coronavirus cases in the State of Mexico, that is to say 14 more cases than on Wednesday, when 157 cases confirmed by the federal government were reported for Edomex. 406 "suspected cases" are also reported, with an increase of 179 suspected cases in just 24 hours, since last Wednesday 227 "suspects" were reported in the entity.

This increase in the number of confirmed infections as coronavirus suspects in Edomex, as in CDMX and Jalisco, reveals that the pandemic begins to take more rhythm in large cities, according to the experiences of other countries, where large urban concentrations As in Spain and Italy, the pandemic spread more rapidly.

Despite the above, the government of the State of Mexico, by the way, continues to keep the data on infections at the municipal level closed, which could put the population in greater danger, by not knowing this vital information for decision-making at the national level. Family and personal facing the danger they could be running if in their cities or municipalities, the virus is spreading faster.

Staff

Translator: Martín Caballero

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