Swine Flu Cases in Cancun update

No Swine Flu in Cancun and Riviera Maya ,


Mexico's Quintana Roo Reports No Cases of Swine Flu
Published on: May 1, 2009

The Secretary of Tourism of Quintana Roo (Sedetur) reports that based on data provided by the Ministry of Health there have been no reports of any cases of swine influenza in the tourist destinations in Quintana Roo. Despite the increase in the alert phase from four to five issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), the tourism industry has extreme health measures in all hotels, restaurants and shops of the tourist corridor in the Mexican Caribbean. The tourism secretariat indicates that, starting April 30, Cancun International Airport will be provided with infrared thermometers, which measure the temperature of all passengers entering and leaving the destination. This is in order to strengthen the preventive measures implemented in the state. Airport authorities reported that these thermometers measure temperature without physical contact with the passenger and that these actions will allow the detection of the main symptoms of the virus.

Given the restrictions on travel to Mexico, issued by the countries of the G-7, a significant decrease in occupancy levels for all destinations in Quintana Roo as well as a lowering in the air traffic operations has been reported. Provisions of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), museums and archaeological sites around the country will remain closed until further notice. The authorities of the State of Quintana Roo, as recommended by the WHO, have called citizens and tourists to avoid concentrations of more than 80 people indoors, so consequently a large number of establishments, including clubs and restaurants, are out of service temporarily. Theme parks across the state are maintaining their normal operating hours, since all these activities operate in open spaces. The shopping malls are operating as usual as well as the marinas. The state government maintains a constant monitoring of the health of citizens and tourists and is prepared to act if necessary.
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