translated from Spanish: Sanitary measures implemented by states that are already in orange

On Friday, July 17, the COVID-19 Risk Traffic Light was reactivated. In the updated version, which will be in effect from Monday, 14 entities are in orange.
Local authorities are making the necessary adjustments for the reopening of activities at the lowest possible risk. These are some of the measures that have been implemented, although in the coming days the adjustments will follow.
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Aguascalientes
All programs and activities in the New Normality focus on four basic aspects of prevention: use of mouth covers, hand washing, healthy distance, use of alcohol gel.
In the case of commercial establishments, transport and companies, in the sanitization of establishments, infrastructure, furniture and containment equipment; as well as timely detection of COVID and care for cases with signs and symptoms of the disease.
There must be signs for keeping the distance, as well as sanitary filters, the use of sanitary mats and as an indispensable requirement, you must carry cover covers and use alcohol gel.
This 17 July, Governor Martín Orozco presented the Economic Reactivation Plan of Aguascalientes, with eight axes, 22 objectives and 34 actions to mitigate the effects of the pandemic.
Baja California
On Thursday, July 16, Jaime Bonilla, governor of the entity, indicated that gradual reopening is taking place in some places under a strict protocol, particularly in Tijuana.
Alonso Pérez Rico, secretary of local health, insisted on social estrangement as one of the most effective measures to inhibit contagion, as well as the use of the cover, especially when using public transport.
The health official asked the population not to wait until they get worse to seek medical support, “they should immediately go to the fever clinics (which the population may go to in case of symptoms regardless of whether they are affiliated with a health system or not), family medicine units or make use of 911 for counseling.”
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Chihuahua
In the new normal and already in orange, restaurants will be able to have a capacity of 50% without open children’s areas and with healthy distance measures, the same spas, aesthetics, non-essential medical offices, dental offices only for emergencies; local, street and fixed shopping malls with a capacity of 30%. But there must be access controls with sanitary filters and alcohol gel dispensers.
The head cover must be used permanently in public areas and when entering or remaining in any establishment.
CDMX
Local authorities launched a message on social media in which they say “we are at orange light, green is still far away and red very close,” so they ask the population to follow three basic measures: always use the mouth cover if you are going to leave home, wash your hands or use antibacterial gel constantly and keep healthy distance from others.
This Friday, at a press conference, head of government Claudia Sheinbaum reported that from July 26 two more activities are incorporated into the orange traffic light: religious services (with 30% capacity) and libraries but only for book loans.
While the Historic Center will continue with the new schedules: wholesale trading will open from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m., and other businesses will operate from 11 a.m. to six in the afternoon, a few days will open the even numbers and others the nones.
State of Mexico
Governor Alfredo del Mazo officially announced the pass to the orange traffic light and the safe return to activities. “In support of the family economy, all small businesses can be opened, taking care that there are no crowds in the establishments. At this stage we also continue with the opening of the manufacturing industry and hotels, restaurants and shopping centers, with a maximum capacity of 30%.”
During the orange phase, the representative noted, religious services can be resumed taking care of the number of people who can attend, physical and sports activities can also be carried out outdoors, but with the necessary preventive measures.
Del Mazo noted that there are three measures that need to be practiced all the time: keeping your distance healthy, washing your hands frequently and using the mouth cover, “which helps a lot to avoid contagion and will help us a lot during the next stages,” he said.
Sonora
The state considers the mandatory use of the cover in all public spaces, companies that return to work and have more than 250 employees must perform diagnostic tests on them in a proportion of 5% of their work plant each week.
Employers shall ensure that workers comply with the compulsory use of head coverings, from the journey of their homes to the workplace, as well as during the working and return workday.
Sinaloa
Governor Quirino Ordaz said during the inauguration of a Federal Inspection Type Trail (TIF), according to local media reports, that he does not agree to make the use of the cover mandatory, as he hopes that citizens understand the preventive benefits of adopting this measure.
In addition, he said that he did not perceive sanitary conditions to re-close access to beaches in the tourist areas of the state.
He urged the public that in this new reality, with the gradual reopening of various activities, do not let their guard down to COVID-19 and invited to observe all preventive health recommendations such as keeping healthy distance, hand washing and using mouth coverings.
Durango
Here the use of mouth covers is mandatory. There have been somewhat more restrictive measures in the state than in other entities. In April, the governor, José Rosas Aispuro Torres, announced that anyone on the street without going out to buy food, medicine or to do essential work would be punished with community work.
Just on July 13, the representative called on the population of the entity to continue to respect the mandatory use of the cover, in addition to not leaving if there is no essential need.
On July 11, doctors from La Laguna sent a letter to the mayors of the region with a series of requests to stop COVID in which they included a kind of curfew to avoid moving and leaving the house after ten o’clock at night and until five in the morning. The ediles rejected the measure.
Michoacán
As of April 20, Governor Silvano Aureoles determined that the use of the head cover was mandatory, as was isolation. “No one who does not have essential activities will be able to walk in the street and those who do will be fined, isolated, detained and will have to do community-based work,” he warned.
On 17 July a health operation was deployed in Morelia to verify that essential and non-essential establishments comply with the preventive measures provided for in the New Cohabitation, which continue to include: healthy distance, hand washing and; of course, the use of head coverings.
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Warrior
In a message to the population, Governor Hector Astudillo emphasized that despite being already in orange, health measures must be continued now that there is a chance of reviving non-essential activities up to 30% of their capacity.
The representative noted that municipalities with a tourist vocation are already being prepared for the reopening of activities in hotels, restaurants and beaches.
During his 111th conference to report on pandemic transmission, Astudillo called on the population to continue using mouth-covered, alcohol gel and healthy distance.
Morelos
On Thursday, July 16, Marco Antonio Cantú, Secretary of Health of Morelos, asked the citizens, now that the entity is at orange traffic lights, to respect the activities established for this moment of the epidemic, help in reducing mobility, stay at home if possible, in addition to not turning their guard on protective measures, such as the use of cover coverings , hygiene and healthy distance.
The entity has the Program Convoy, United by the New Normality and Health of Morelos, involving military personnel, Morelos state police and the fire area of each town hall, which invites people to maintain the healthy distance of a meter and a half, as well as the use of mouth covers and frequent hand washing with water and soap.
Tlaxcala
Marco Mena, governor of this entity, pointed out through his social networks that now that the COVID Semaphore has placed the entity in orange it is important to maintain and not relax sanitary measures, from permanent hand washing and the use of head coverings, to health protocols for businesses and large companies.
In the state there is the Initiative Brigades Take Care in which health professionals visit the homes to take tests, health promotion actions and face-to-face follow-ups.
Chiapas
In Chiapas the government has not decreed the use of the cover but does recommend it. In coVID-19 Preventive Family Guide, it calls on society to maintain the Domici shelterliario and organize activities to go out as little as possible, as well as wear shirt and long pants, pick up your hair, do not wear jewelry or nail polish.
It also suggests keeping your distance healthy, not having physical contact, trying not to use public transportation or if you use full pay to opt out of exchange, as well as disinfect coins with water and alcohol. In addition to placing chlorine jargon at the entrance of houses, changing clothes and shoes at the entrance, washing your hands and bathing immediately.
State authorities also ask the population to avoid meetings, wakes, employers’ or family parties.
Campeche
In a statement, Manuel Julián Zaldívar, deputy director of Public Health of the state, reported on July 17 that the Risk Traffic Light for COVID identified Campeche in orange. “This means high risk, but also adjustment and preparation towards the new normal. For now to contain or control contagions it is urgent to avoid non-essential departures from home, restrict the movement of more than two people in a single vehicle and to be diagnosed suspiciously or positively to COVID-19 it is vital to maintain absolute rest.”
State health authorities also asked the population to respect social estrangement during essential departures, i.e. the meter and a half or two meters away.
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