Puerto Vallarta, Mexico News and Announcements
With the COVID-19 pandemic dominating the world’s news and social media channels, it can be difficult to keep up with what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta and around the Republic. So, we’ve put together a brief overview of some of this week’s Mexico news, plus some useful information for PV residents.
Mayor Reports First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Puerto Vallarta
On March 30 at 8:30 pm, Mayor Arturo Dávalos Peña made the following announcement: “Friends, the Jalisco Health Secretariat has just confirmed the first case of Coronavirus COVID-19 in Puerto Vallarta, which is already being attended by the corresponding health authorities; It is unfortunate news but an opportunity to responsibly assume the role that we have in this contingency. We are the border that will prevent infections from growing, for your family, for our families, stay at home and follow the recommendations; your health and the health of your family is of utmost importance. Let’s strengthen prevention measures, it is a crucial moment. #JuntosSaldremosAdelante”
Mexico Declares Health Emergency as Coronavirus Death Toll Rises
Mexico declared a health emergency on Monday and issued stricter rules aimed at containing the fast-spreading coronavirus after health officials reported a total of 1,094 cases of coronavirus, up from 993 a day earlier, and eight more deaths, taking its total to 28. They reiterated warnings that the health system could be overwhelmed if the coronavirus is not contained. The new measures to fight the virus include an extension of a previously announced suspension of non-essential activities until April 30. Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard, who announced the health emergency, said that people or companies who ignored the rules would face administrative or penal actions.
Fourth Cruise Ship Docks in Puerto Vallarta
On Monday afternoon, the Westerdam arrived at the Puerto Vallarta maritime terminal, bringing the number of cruise ships taking refuge in our waters to four. The Westerdam joined the Oosterdam, which arrived yesterday morning; the Eurodam; which has been docked at the cruise ship port for 5 days; and the Norwegian Joy, which has been here for 8 days – all of which are now without passengers and only inhabited by their crews. The Westerdam, with 680 crew members aboard, will remain indefinitely in the bay, and like its brothers on the Holland American Line, will anchor on the outer perimeter of the docks, but will use the port for resupply and technical checks. Upon arrival, all of the cruise ships were inspected by the International Health Department of the Integral Port Administration and the Harbor Master’s Office, to rule out the presence of COVID-19 onboard.
Banderas Bay Waters Closed to All Recreational Vessels
On Sunday, Mexico’s Secretary of the Navy instructed all of the country’s port captains to deny dispatches and departures of all nautical tourism and recreational vessels, whether the boats are Mexican- or foreign-owned, in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The above practically prohibits the passage of all yachts, sailboats, catamarans, and even small ‘pangas’ on Banderas Bay.
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