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[*] posted on 5-22-2020 at 06:58 PM
Mexico not widely testing for C-19 by choice


Per this interview with NBC news correspondent Richard Engel:

"It sounds like you're not testing by choice, as opposed to not testing because you can't do it?"

Hugo López-Gatell Ramírez: "True. Absolutely. Thank you for pointing that out. That's exact[ly the] answer."

https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/mexico-city-param...

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Hugo López-Gatell Ramírez is a Mexican epidemiologist, author, and infectious diseases expert, who has served as head of the Undersecretariat of Prevention and Health Promotion at the Mexican Secretariat of Health since 2018. Since January 2020, he has also played a major role as a spokesman and one of the lead members of the task force addressing the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_L%C3%B3pez-Gatell_Ram%C3%...




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[*] posted on 5-22-2020 at 09:03 PM


Not sure what to make of that.




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[*] posted on 5-23-2020 at 09:25 AM


It's not clear to me the Mexican official understood the question. It is a bit complicated for English as a second language individual.

Plus there are two types of COVID-19 tests. The test for the virus finds people who are contagious, the test for antibodies finds people who have been exposed to the virus in the past. The distinction wasn't made in the question.

But I can see where Mexico just doesn't have the resources to do testing on a meaningful scale.

So, if I get the test for the virus today to see if I'm contagious and it comes back negative, what does that tell me about tomorrow, next week?



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[*] posted on 5-23-2020 at 11:07 AM


This MX official has no problem understanding English.

He admitted to not testing by choice and because they can't. He also stated it's impossible to count everyone (who might be infected).

Interviewing a ambulance EMT, NBC reporter Richard Engel is told hospitals are overwhelmed and turning patients away. Engel says it's possible the crematoriums will be the indicator for the number of deaths.

The ripple effect, I believe, of locking down DF will effect Baja. Normalization is looking far, far away.





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[*] posted on 5-23-2020 at 06:32 PM


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The Mexico City doctor who is warning coronavirus cases could 'explode'.

(This video is both sad and disturbing at the reality that is playing out in DF.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKAm45Ilbok






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[*] posted on 5-23-2020 at 06:36 PM


While keeping the notation that testing widely isn't a priority... here are some stats being released...

Posted #'s from BCS this afternoon:
https://twitter.com/GobBCS/status/1264303064724336641

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[*] posted on 5-23-2020 at 06:43 PM


Baja California (BCN) numbers released a couple of hours ago:
https://twitter.com/BC_SSALUD/status/1264333513001598977


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[*] posted on 5-23-2020 at 07:02 PM


Coronavirus in Tijuana: Paramedics risk their lives to help the sick

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https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-05-21/on-the-f...




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[*] posted on 5-23-2020 at 07:04 PM


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[*] posted on 5-24-2020 at 06:43 AM


It IS possible to think that BOTH Trump and the Mexican government's responses are ludicrous. But Mexico's response trumps even Trump's, IMO.

Basically, Mexico has NO IDEA how widespread the virus is in Mexico. Amazingly, by choice.

But the morgues are filling up and the hospitals are seeing unprecedented deaths, according to news organizations INDEPENDENT of the government.

Like the cartel violence and the kidnappings, Mexico has a financial interest in downplaying anything that keeps tourist dollars away.
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[*] posted on 5-24-2020 at 09:57 PM


"I've never seen anything like this, not even during earthquakes"

- Benjamin, Crematorium worker in Mexico, D.F.


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[*] posted on 5-24-2020 at 10:57 PM


Quote: Originally posted by BajaNomad  
"I've never seen anything like this, not even during earthquakes"

- Benjamin, Crematorium worker in Mexico, D.F.


https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/mexico-s-coronavi...





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[*] posted on 5-30-2020 at 06:09 PM
Mexicali leads Baja California in Covid-19 case #'s


Still keeping the topic of this thread in consideration - but sharing the #'s coming from the Baja California (BCN) department of health...

Mexicali now has the most confirmed cases in the northern state of B.C.

https://twitter.com/BC_SSALUD/status/1266493299000369154

https://kyma.com/news/2020/05/29/mexicali-leads-baja-califor...



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[*] posted on 5-30-2020 at 06:12 PM


And the most recent #'s from BCS officials...

https://twitter.com/GobBCS/status/1266839413931343876



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[*] posted on 5-30-2020 at 06:24 PM
I'm over this. I hugged my neighbor today, and I liked it.


Wake me up when the Anti-body testing has been properly calculated.

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[*] posted on 5-30-2020 at 09:23 PM


Quote: Originally posted by Lee  
Quote: Originally posted by BajaNomad  
"I've never seen anything like this, not even during earthquakes"

- Benjamin, Crematorium worker in Mexico, D.F.


https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/mexico-s-coronavi...



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[*] posted on 5-30-2020 at 09:39 PM


Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
Quote: Originally posted by Lee  
Quote: Originally posted by BajaNomad  
"I've never seen anything like this, not even during earthquakes"

- Benjamin, Crematorium worker in Mexico, D.F.


https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/mexico-s-coronavi...



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Goat...That is the most disgusting and revolting comment I have ever read on this forum.


You haven't been paying attention.

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[*] posted on 5-31-2020 at 07:06 PM
Thread Change? BajaNomad 'DOUG' IS A LYING POS!


Quote: Originally posted by Feathers  
Quote: Originally posted by KasloKid  


Goat...That is the most disgusting and revolting comment I have ever read on this forum.


You haven't been paying attention.



What A JOKE!
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[*] posted on 5-31-2020 at 07:09 PM
Goodbye LIAR!




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