According to figures from the Mexican government, the country has close to 560,000 confirmed cases and this week surpassed 60,000 deaths.
In early June, Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell had said that reaching 60,000 deaths would represent a "very catastrophic scenario." At the time, the country hd just over 12,500 deaths.
Despite the extent of the crisis, the country has decided not to pursue mass testing. Lopez-Gatell has argued that limited testing and statistical modelling were a more effective and efficient use of resources.
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Mexio: As COVID-19 deaths surpass 60,000, Mexico hits 'catastrophic scenario' officials warned about | CBC News
In early June, Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell had said that reaching 60,000 deaths would represent a "very catastrophic scenario." At the time, the country hd just over 12,500 deaths.
Despite the extent of the crisis, the country has decided not to pursue mass testing. Lopez-Gatell has argued that limited testing and statistical modelling were a more effective and efficient use of resources.
Read more at:
Mexio: As COVID-19 deaths surpass 60,000, Mexico hits 'catastrophic scenario' officials warned about | CBC News
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