First coronavirus case in Joco./

I am reposting the following information from a reliable source at Facebook. We are posting here because we care about our Lakeside friends.

Here is the latest news that I received.
Maritza

To all of our clients and rentals,

Just wanted to pass along some information to make sure you are aware of the current situation of the coronavirus here in Mexico, specifically here at Lakeside.   We were in shock to find out that so many Americans and Canadians were not even aware of the Governor of Jalisco announcement last Friday asking for a 5-day lock-down…. That we thought maybe it is best to let you know when we have local information available.

You are probably aware but it is official that as of this morning, Tuesday, March 24th, it was announced that we now have the first positive case of COVID-19 here at Lakeside.   An ex-pat from San Juan Cosala (who travelled to Colorado for a ski trip).   As we know, the person is in the Jocotepec hospital and that there are a number of other suspected cases that are currently being analyzed.   It is said that the local municipal government of Jocotepec will be making some announcements later today about new measures such as closing the malecon in Jocotepec, etc.

Here in Mexico, the President announced this morning at 7 a.m., that Mexico is now in the Phase II of the spread of the virus.   What does this mean?   It means that the virus is now spreading amongst local people, not necessarily a person that recently travelled to a country where the virus is present or has been exposed to a person who recently travelled to a country where the virus is present.   The bottom line is that now any of us can catch the virus.   There are currently 367 coronavirus cases in Mexico (this is as of 7 p.m. March 23rd).   The Federal Government announces every day at 7 p.m. the update/status of cases.   There are 4 death so far and currently there are over 850 cases that as suspected and currently being analyzed.     The Level II is also directly more specifically at ANYONE OVER THE AGE OF 60 and ANY PREGNANT WOMAN, anyone over 60 that has a heart problem, chronic disease or diabetic as well as any pregnant woman is ASKED TO STAY HOME.   All bars, casino, theatres, public parks, zoos, etc. should now be closed.   Restaurants are asked to downsize the limit of people and opt for home delivery or take-out.    The President also announced this morning that the Armed Forces will also be opening all of its facilities and availability of medical staff to the entire population of Mexico.

The Federal Government also announced yesterday, March 23 a new program called SUSANA DISTANCIA.   That all people should keep a distance of 1.5 to 1.8 meters amongst each other when out in public (or approx. 5 feet).   People are also asked to limit their level of social activity and when you have to be in any social activities to respect the distance.   You will be seeing more and more of these measures when you go to grocery stores, etc.    Most banks have already reduced or limited their services and more NON-ESSENTIAL services will be closed.

The GOVERNOR OF JALISCO yesterday announced that the airport of Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta are closed to any flights coming from a country/state/province that have closures due to the virus, that means such places as Canada, Europe, California, New York, Washington, Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala and many other south American destinations.   The Consulates of Canada in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta as well as the U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara are CLOSED.   All Canadians and Americans wishing to return back home are to contact their respective Embassies in Mexico City or on-line.     The Governor of Jalisco will also be meeting on Thursday of this week with the surrounding 5 states to seek cooperation with them to seek the same level of responsibility or to seek ways to close access to Jalisco.

I'm going to check with several local doctor's I know.

So far the mayor of Joco says it is BS. Still waiting for a doctor's inquiry.

Doctor says it is BS too.

These things really need to be verified before getting passed along.

Per Semanario de La Laguna it is falso. Photo of doc speaking to reporters. I'd put a link but its a FB page.

Here it is:
http://semanariolaguna.com/49796/

I certainly don't know any reason to hide it if it was true. It would make people lock down even tighter.

Hide what?

If I read this article correctly they say that there is 4 suspected cases and are waiting for the test results.

Right. And the one positive case reported in SJC they say is false.

CanuckBob, I used to party every Friday and Sat. In Guadalajara and have many Mexican friends in Guad. Guad. has 64 confirmed cases not including suspected cases. Are they locking done not. I feel sorry for them and they WhatsApp me every day to come and party, I will not go to Guad. and they get pissed off. Its the Mexican culture. And Mexico's transperncy is a Joke. Mathematicians around the world have now been pretty accurate. Why has the Mex. USA border crossing closed to land travel for tourist and recreational still going on?

The truth is slightly irrelevant.. There will be cases Lakeside and if this one is not true another will be soon. Hopefully it is true so that they can trace the people this person had contacts with.. If it is not another one will be , we are in phase 2 like it or not and it will spread. Lets assume it is true and be careful-

Yes, there will be cases here for sure. Mexico is still allowing vacationers in. WTF is with that???

I don't believe Mexico is telling the truth about the number of cases yet we aren't hearing about hospitals being over run on Social media either so who knows??

We're supposed to have entered Phase 2 - community contagion. I belive that but I think we have JUST crossed over. We can slow this phase down by strict isolation. Because. . .the next phase is Full-Blown. And following full-blown will be the recovery phase. Then normal. Better take up the piano or needlepoint because we are in this for a long haul. The survivors, that is. Be one, stay home.

I'm going to get an invincibility amulet from AMLO.......

Get me one too. BUT DON'T TOUCH HIM!

CanuckBob wrote:I don't believe Mexico is telling the truth about the number of cases yet we aren't hearing about hospitals being over run on Social media either so who knows??

Would they lie and say there are more, like the bogus case in Joco, just to get supplies and/or money that they might not get otherwise.  I would think the federal government would be verifying these local municipio reports.

I don't think they have a clue about the tsunamis heading this way. Like AMLO there are many who dont give a shit and think god or some amulet is going to save them.

BTW.......I think they would lie and keep the numbers low, not higher. Wouldn't want to scare off the tourists.

Gotta agree with CB on this, Slainte.

Additionally, I question their ability to accurately test for this virus as all I read is the testing kits are in short supply. So I think it's likely not all deaths and possible corona virus pts are getting accurately tested, reported, and statisticalized on a national level.

Change my mind.

As far as tourism goes,they should take page out of Hawaii's book.....NO one allowed in....residents of tourists without agreeing to a 14 day quarantine.

Trailrunner wrote:Gotta agree with CB on this, Slainte.

Additionally, I question their ability to accurately test for this virus as all I read is the testing kits are in short supply. So I think it's likely not all deaths and possible corona virus pts are getting accurately tested, reported, and statisticalized on a national level.

Change my mind.

Well I think that is happening in the US right now as well, especially in the areas that Trump wants to "restart the economy" because they have low reporting.

Yep. Agree.