After assessing no significant reduction in Covid-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths in the state over the past two weeks, Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro has extended until February 12 the current restrictions on some businesses, gatherings in public spaces, and social and cultural activities.
While keeping many public spaces off limits, including the plazas in downtown Guadalajara and the Chapala Malecon (see story page 15), he permitted parks, sports complexes, sports clubs and gyms to reopen, for exercise purposes only, as of February 2.
The measures introduced on January 16 include restrictions on people over age 60 entering malls, street markets and supermarkets – but not restaurants or cafes (which must close at 10 p.m.). Natural protected areas, such as the Primavera Forest, Nevado de Colima National Park and the Sierra de Quila, have also been given permission to reopen.
Alfaro says he intends to announce as reappraisal of his government’s strategy to confront the virus on Friday, February 12, which will include details of new treatments for Covid-19, plans to “reinforce” the national vaccination program, preventative measures, guidelines for the reopening of schools and in-person classes, and a program to address the increase in psychological and mental health issues that have arisen from the pandemic.