Mexico imposes strict Covid-19 Christmas lockdown
Millions of Mexicans take to panic shopping ahead of Christmas, as the government announces that all non-essential shops will close until 10 January.
By James Blears - Mexico City
The abruptness of the Mexican Government s red alert announcement produced exactly the opposite reaction it was seeking.
Millions of people dropped everything and rushed headlong to go shopping, with huge, close-proximity crowds everywhere.
The Federal Health Ministry announced more than 12,000 Covid-19 cases on Friday, which is the second highest daily total since the pandemic first hit Mexico in February.
Nearing full capacity
Mexico City Hospitals are struggling with 85 percent occupancy, and the adjoining State of Mexico has 78 percent. Capacity for hospital beds is nearing maximum.
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