The COVID-19 epidemiological traffic light in Mexico City will change from red to orange next week, due to a downward trend in the number of people hospitalized, the head of government, Claudia Sheinbaum, reported.
“If we go back to a situation where we have more than 65% hospitalized again, we would have to close activities again,” he warned.
“The pandemic continues, this change does not mean that the pandemic is over,” the official at a press conference said on Friday.
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The opening will be gradual and 30% of its capacity. These are the reopening dates:
Monday, June 29
Retail trade
-They will have an operating hours from 11 a.m. to 5pm.
-Single sense for entry and exit, signs to indicate the route and waiting places in boxes and/or rows.
-Do not use testers. Don’t play music. Encourage payment by electronic means.
Sports clubs and individual outdoor sports activities
-Activities can be carried out individually, as long as the healthy distance of 1.5 meters is maintained.
-Activities may only be carried out in outdoor spaces or in areas with natural ventilation.
-They will not be able to operate the enclosed areas and common spaces and that lend the property to much proximity between users, for example: weight area, spinning area, roofed pools, multipurpose rooms, dressing rooms, steam baths and massage and spa clinics.
-Gyms will not be able to operate in enclosed spaces that depend on artificial ventilation.
-Personal hygiene measures should be applied to both users and trainers, even when trained off-site.
Domestic workers
-Those who employ people in their home must provide them with bed covers, masks and gloves for their transfers, as well as all necessary cleaning and sanitization materials.
-Always maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 meters between people.
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Tuesday, June 30
-Historic center with special programming that will be reported next Sunday, June 28.
Wednesday, July 1
Restaurants
-The installation of tables in open spaces should be prioritized, restaurants that do so can have a capacity of 40% (adding up the interior and exterior). If you only have tables inside the capacity will be 30%.
-It is forbidden to play music.
-For waiters it is mandatory to use a mask and head cover all the time.
-Tablecloths and napkins must be changed after each service.
-Tables shall be placed 1.5 m away and zig-zag, or physical barriers shall be placed if necessary.
-Smoking is prohibited in all areas (including those designated for this).
-Do not use printed or individual menus, only boards, posters or boards on the wall and electronic menus.
-Restaurants will not be able to operate after 10pm.
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Hotels
-Operation at 30% of its capacity.
-Closure of common spaces such as gyms, playgrounds, party and meeting rooms, bars and massage clinics and spa.
-Deep cleaning on surfaces and common spaces such as reception, elevators, handles, elevators and switches at least 6 times a day.
-Elevators can only be used at 50% capacity of people and mark the healthy distance to the interior.
Thursday, July 2
Tianguis and markets on wheels and bazaars
-The sale will be made until 16:00 hours.
-Traders must wear protective equipment, including head covers and masks.
-The installation of the posts must respect a minimum distance of 1.5 metres between each, to its left, to its right, to the front and back privileging the zig-zag installation. If it cannot be complied with, physical separations (plastics, acrylics among others) must be installed.
-Single sense for entry and exit, signs to point out the route and waiting places in rows.
Friday, July 3
Aesthetics, hairdressers and beauty salons
-They will have an operating hours from 11 a.m. to 5pm.
-Attention will be only with quotes and staggered.
-Customers will not be able to stay longer than an hour and must use all the time.
-Drinks will not be offered and no magazines will be available to customers.
-Establishments should rearrange zig-zag furniture to ensure healthy distance between customers and disinfect all working instruments after each service.
-There is no face-to-face interaction between customers and people workingLove.
Physical barriers will be installed between people at face height.
Saturday, July 6:
Shopping malls and department stores
-They will be able to open from 11 a.m. to 5pm.
-Single sense for entry and exit, signs to indicate the route and waiting places in boxes and /or rows. No double-direction flows.
-Fast food areas in enclosed spaces shall remain closed and tables may be installed in the outdoor car parkes respecting a distance of 1.5 metres and zig-zag.
-Closure of children’s games and playrooms.
-Full disinfection of the shopping center.
-Do not play music.
-Tastings are prohibited.
From:
✅ July 1. Restaurants and hotels at 30%.
✅ July 2. Tianguis and markets on wheels and bazaars.
✅ July 3. Aesthetics, hairdressers and beauty salons.
✅ July 6. Department stores and shopping centers at 30%.
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— CDMX Government (@GobCDMX) June 26, 2020
The capital administration shall monitor these activities with the appropriate sanitary measures. Otherwise a warning will be made. The second step will be to sanction the premises, and the third will mean the closure and sanction of the establishment.
#EnVivo ▶️ #Videoconferencia press. The City transits to the orange traffic light, but they follow very strict health measures. Remember to use mouth covers, frequent hand washing, healthy distance. And if you can keep staying home. https://t.co/On4bUwqguk
— Claudia Sheinbaum (@Claudiashein) June 26, 2020
Here are the 10 basic rules for businesses to carry out their activities:
1. Use personal protective equipment, always use head covers, face masks or safety lenses both on the public road and when entering a business.
2. Set up sanitary filters for symptom detection and temperature measurement.
3. Keep the ‘healthy distance (1.5 meters) and wash your hands or use antibacterial gel.
4. Disinfect the areas and place antibacterial gel dispensers.
5. Uses natural ventilation. If this is not possible, the ventilation system can only be activated outwards.
6. You must register your business in https://medidassanitarias.covid19.cdmx.gob.mx/
7. Companies with more than 30 workers shall apply weekly tests equivalent to 5% of their workforce.
8. It is mandatory to inform Locatel about the positive cases of COVID-19.
9.Si a case arises, the person should be isolated for 14 days, along with the companions who had contact with it.
10. No workers can be dismissed for having COVID-19.
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