Cozumel News July 24, 2020

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Cozumel News July 24, 2020: Covid-19 Update – Liquor Sales Hours Change – Curfew Remains – Public Transportation Stops – Last Will & Testament Discount – Two Sporting Events Confirmed for 2020 – Private Schools Called out – How You Can Help Cozumel, and more…

Cozumel News July 24, 2020: Covid-19 Update

This report is taken from Facebook Live addresses to the public July 23 and 24. Governor Carlos Joaquin addressed the State on the 23rd. Municipal President Pedro Joaquin Delbouis adressed Cozumel both 23 and the 24.

In the coming week of July 27 through August 2, the Southern zone of State of Quintana Roo will still be in the RED Semaforo. The Northern tourist Zone that includes Cozumel will remain in the Orange Semaforo. 

As of today, there are 77 active cases of COVID-19 in Cozumel. There have been 188 positive cases since March. However, this is less than the projected model of 200.

The current 55% Hospital Capacity is saturating the Public Hospitals of IMSS and ISSTES.

Persons that do not take care of themselves are risking the lives of others as well as their own. Comsequently, those people are forcing the Doctors and Nurses to risk their lives to care for them.

Firstly, there are not enough trained medical personnel in Cozumel to care for ICU patients. Secondly, Cozumel does not have the number of beds. Above all, we do not want to resort to transferring people to hospitals in Playa del Carmen.

Effective Tomorrow bottle liquor sales end by five p.m. In other words, sellers of alcohol will maintain the Sunday hours every day until further notice.

The Curfew is still 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily. Asked by many citizens to extend the curfew, President Joaquin explained that we cannot extend the Curfew. Shorter hours would hurt the restaurant industry and similarly, affect tourism.

The Safety Campaign

Over 50 youths continue covering the city encouraging locals and visitors alike to follow the safety mandates. They have handed out over 3,000 face masks.

Tourism Progress

30 hotels are now open at 23% capacity. 83 Restaurants are open in Cozumel. There are 23 Beach Clubs operating on the island. Likewise, there is improved traffic coming in both in flights and via the ferries.

We must Maintain

President Joaquin reported this afternoon that they have been forced to break up many parties and gatherings. Although many people have been sanctioned in Cozumel, too many people are getting laxed. Facemasks are mandatory, however, many people are still not listening.

The Municipal President and Governor both begged the population to follow the mandates. Specifically, safe distancing, wearing of masks, washing hands and disinfecting surfaces. They stress that we cannot afford to have to close down again. Above all, Cozumel cannot lose the jobs that have been recovered so far.

From the Question and Answer Section

(With my Two cents worth)

They have fined more than 800 people for not following the safety mandates. (Yet, people keep reporting tourists and locals alike without facemasks all over town).

There have been no reported cases of dengue on the island. (A few people commented they either had dengue or knew of someone that has had dengue this year.)

The Colonies most affected in Cozumel by active cases of COVID-19 have been Centro, the San Miguel(s), San Gervasio, and Emilio Zapata.

Great News!

There is a good probability that we will have a COVID-19 vaccination by the end of the year. We must all do our part to follow the safety procedures to enable us to survive until that time.

Last Will & Testament Discounts Available!

Keep informed on the COVID-19 related news in Cozumel, Mexico by joining The Cozumel Sun Facebook Group! We will post VERIFIED information as it is confirmed.

Cozumel News July 24, 2020 Continued

Cozumel Public Transportation

July 18, 2020 was the last day of Public Transportation in Cozumel until further notice, per Professor Marco Antonio Gonzales Angos, Director of Cozumel Public transit. Cozumel Public Transportation has been operating with good intentions, following all the safety & hygiene protocols.

However, the Director explained that in lieu of the stay at home directives and possible lack of funds, very few people have utilized the service. Most important, the number of people riding the transports did not justify the cost of gasoline and other expenses.

Sporting Events Cofirmed for 2020

The two Ironman sports competitions in Cozumel will take place again this year. Likewise, there is a 99% probability that the GFNY competition will also be contracted.

Ironman 70.3: September 27, 2020 – Gran Fondo New York (GFNY): November 8, 2020 – Full Ironman: November 22, 2020.

Great News for Cozumel! All three races have worldwide participation.

Private Schools Called Out

Thank You: Don Beto Czm

As a result of the hard blow to the economy of Cozumeleño families due to the pandemic, some parents have chosen to remove their children from private schools. (or change them to a less expensive school). However, some private institutions have been requiring payment before releasing the school records.

The Commission on Human Rights of the state of Quintana Roo (CDHEQROO) is reviewing this issue, said María Del Mar Barrera Aguilar, Deputy Visitor of the (CDHEQROO). She clarified that, although studying in a private school has a cost, the official documents they generate do not.

Aurita´s Cozumel Corner

How you Can Help Cozumel

Cozumel News July 24, 2020 Continued

Medications & Medical Supplies Needed

TCS, Brenda and Jorge´s community kitchen are coordinating to assist individuals in need of medications. If you have unused, unexpired medication that you wish to donate please send it our way. Donations to the Community Fund for medicine, medical costs, rents, etc. will be greatly appreciated.

How You Can Help:

Living or visiting Cozumel?

Donate a supermarket gift card, food, or cash.  We List the two kitchens that we have been working with. However, there are other efforts taking place to help Cozumel by individuals and organizations, check the social media. There is need for groceries, medical related expenses, rent assistance and more. We must all coordinate to help as many people as possible. The Need is great!

Colonia Emilio Zapata Community Kitchen

In Charge: Brenda Briceño Can – 987-119-5943.  Location: 12 Ave. Norte Entre Calles 75 y 80, Cozumel, México.  Services: Approximately 100 FREE Meals to Go. They operate Monday – Friday 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Meals delivered to seniors and other weekend deliveries. 

Colonia Adolfo Lopez Mateos Community Kitchen

In charge: Jorge Moreno – 987-105-4851. Location: Had to give up location working out of home. Feeding some 25 families that include one or two senior citizens (approx. 100 meals). Services: FREE Meals; Concentrating on delivering meals to seniors. They operate daily. 

The Cozumel Sun Community Assistance

In Charge: Aura Holguin Resch Mx 987-118-4453 USA 386-445-8702. Location: 35 Ave Sur Entre Calles 17 y 15 Bis, Colonia Independencia. TCS provides on going assistance to individuals in the Cozumel Community as finances allow. The Cozumel Sun functions ON DONATIONS ONLY. Please lend your support. Help us continue to serve the people of Cozumel. We provide¨drop in¨ assistance in our immediate and surrounding neighborhoods. Assistance can be in the form of groceries, meals, cash for rent, medicine, etc.

We cover the PayPal fees and taxes for the Kitchens and well as file Income taxes on donations received in Mexico, and in the U.S. As a registered business, we have an RFC number and can provide Facturas. Normal fundraising methods are out of the question because of the Pandemic. Donations will be very welcome.

If you are out of Cozumel: Designate a donation to The Cozumel Sun, Brenda’s Kitchen, and/or Jorge´s Kitchen. The Cozumel Sun´s USA PayPal account charges the smallest fee. The Cozumel Sun will cover the 16% IVA taxes for the donations to the Kitchens.

Giving is simple, go to Our Web Page https://www.thecozumelsun.com/ . The PayPal Button is at the bottom left side of the home page.

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