The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has warned Mexico not to reopen the economy if the Covid-19 pandemic is still growing because doing so will likely accelerate the spread of the disease.

Speaking at a press conference, PAHO Assistant Director Jarbas Barbosa said “there is no magic formula” to help countries decide when to lift coronavirus restrictions, “but if transmission is still growing” – as is the case in Mexico – “that’s a sign that economic activities must not be immediately started.”.

Etienne also warned countries in the Americas – currently the world’s coronavirus epicenter – against opening up their economies before the pandemic is under control.

In Mexico, federally mandated social distancing measures concluded on Saturday in favor of state-based restrictions.

Jalisco and Mexico City are among the federal entities that have allowed some nonessential businesses to reopen.

Crowds of people flooded the streets of three cities yesterday, flouting the plan to reopen gradually as the state begins lifting coronavirus restrictions.

The Pan American Health Organization has warned Mexico not to reopen the economy if the Covid-19 pandemic is still growing.

Crowds of people flooded the streets of three cities yesterday, flouting the plan to reopen gradually as the state begins lifting coronavirus restrictions.

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