Complex moments are lived all over the world but especially in Mexico. Since the end of June, the third wave of Covid-19 began and that can be seen with the serious increase in infections. In recent dates they have come to present more than 23 thousand new infected per day. That marks a new precedent since the beginning of the pandemic that occurred a year and a half ago.
On the other hand, among the favorable news is the progress registered in vaccination. At the beginning of the year there were some incidents such as the delay in sending doses but today it has been solved. Now shipments arrive constantly from pharmaceutical companies approved by the Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris).
All options available in Mexico
In this regard, the Ministry of Health (SSa) indicates that of the total vaccines that the country has received, 28 million 015 thousand 845 doses are from Pfizer BioNTech; 37 million 765 thousand 100 from AstraZeneca; 20 million from Sinovac, 4 million 650 thousand from the Gamaleya National Center for Research in Epidemiology and Microbiology; 6 million 448 thousand 310 from Cansino, one million 350 thousand from Johnson & Johnson and one million 750 thousand from Moderna.
Covaxin is also on the list but although it already has permission for its emergency use, doses have not yet been acquired. While additionally there is Sinopharm that just a couple of days ago got the approval of the Committee of New Molecules. This is the previous step for your full authorization.
Possible outbreaks in Mexico
However, despite all the above, the Undersecretary of Health, Hugo López-Gatell, warned that one should not fall into excess of confidence. Although all vaccines against Covid-19 are safe and have proven to work correctly, none completely prevents infections.
Given this scenario, the official trusts that within the next two weeks a control of this new disease in the country. Although he also said that the appearance of a fourth or fifth wave of Covid-19 should not be ruled out.
“As long as the pandemic exists, all countries have the possibility of having fourth, fifth and sixth waves. At this moment in Europe several countries already have the fifth and sixth waves; The United States is in its fourth wave, almost fifth. It can happen at all times and that is why you have to be very aware of what is happening in each country, at all times ”.
In any case, he added that there are currently 17 states that show a reduction in the epidemic. This translates into less hospital occupancy, especially in Mexico City, which was one of the points where the outbreak hit the hardest.
On the other hand, although the current outlook is optimistic, there is also a factor that could be counterproductive. It is about the return to face-to-face classes agreed for this August 30. The decision has been criticized for pointing out that it could cause an increase in infections among children. Whereas if that happens the disease would be transmitted immediately to their close ones. With this, a vicious circle would be generated and would give rise to a new outbreak of Covid-19.