Mexico’s National Association of Private Schools (ANEP) announced that starting Mar. 1, the private schools belonging to the association will open their doors for optional in-person classes, despite the federal government’s epidemiological traffic light restrictions.
Author: Tristán Vázquez (Tristán Vázquez)
The “Free Books” Program Begins in Neighborhoods and Communities
The municipal government’s Department of Culture and Traditions inaugurated the first station of the program “Libros Libres” (“Free Books”) in Colonia Guadalupe.
Local Laboratories authorized to test for COVID-19
San Miguel de Allende’s Civil Protection released the names of the five local laboratories now authorized to carry out the COVID-19 test.
Possible New Mexican Strain of COVID-19 Under Investigation
The University Center for Health Sciences of the University of Guadalajara reported a possible new mutation of COVID-19: the E484K or Erik strain. So far the strain has been identified in four patients from Jalisco.
Federal Government Opens COVID Vaccination Registration for Older Adults
The Deputy Minister of Health Hugo López Gatell announced in a press conference that registrations will open for people 60 years of age or older to request the COVID-19 vaccine.
AMLO Tests Positive for COVID-19
The president of Mexico Andrés Manuel López Obrador published on his social networks on Sunday afternoon that he is infected with COVID-19.
AMLO Authorizes Vaccine Purchases by Private Sector
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced today in a morning conference that "any local company or government that wants to purchase vaccines for application in Mexico has authorization."
Fifth Mobile Unit of Patronato Pro Niños Blessed
On Tues., Jan. 12, the new mobile unit of the Patronato Pro Niños was blessed. Its mission is to bring medical and dental care to communities. The religious ceremony was held in front of the parish of San Miguel Arcángel with Father José Alejandro Perales in charge of blessing the unit.
Toy, blanket, and Facemask Donation
Abraham Vázquez and Leslie Coronado, students from the María del Refugio Aguilar Institute, together with the San Miguel de Allende Red Cross, donated toys, blankets and facemasks to the inhabitants of the Cinco Señores community in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato.
La Colmena Bakery to Receive Honorary Plaque
The municipal government of San Miguel de Allende approved a motion to recognize La Colmena Bakery with a plaque for its 120 years of service to the San Miguel community.