VOICED : Gobierno de México pide a población no salir a hacerse pruebas de covid-19

The Mexican government has advised the public to avoid unnecessary COVID-19 testing due to a global shortage of test kits, especially amid record infection rates. Hugo López-Gatell, the Deputy Health Secretary, urged people to stay home if symptomatic to prevent further spread. Local media reported long lines and frustration at testing sites in Mexico City. López-Gatell emphasized that unnecessary testing could lead to anxiety and reduce test availability for those in critical need. The public expressed concerns about the rising cases and the importance of knowing one's health status. Mexico, with a population of 126 million, has seen a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 33,600 new infections reported in just two days, contributing to a total of over four million confirmed cases and more than 300,500 deaths since the pandemic began.

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