CARLOS JOAQUÍN INTENDS TO END COVID-19 WITH

The streets of the main tourist areas of Quintana Roo, show a constant flow of people, who between restaurants, bars, nightclubs and other amenities seek recreation in a world that has been invaded by the covid pandemic.

Through the different media, the population can see how the country seems to advance in the epidemiological traffic light, but for the state of Quintana Roo the last weeks have been complicated, and now it is 1 of the 3 states that remain in orange.

With the hope of not reaching a fatal red, and crashing the economy of the inhabitants, the governor of the peninsular state, Carlos Joaquin, has sought to reinforce the measures, including antigen tests for people who are willing to approach the “sanitary bubbles”, in case of suspicion of infection, after having taken their temperature, and received antibacterial gel and masks, in case they should need them.

Easily accessible rapid tests?

Although the authorities say that there is easy access to rapid tests in these places, citizens are not always able to find them, and the sum of efforts is wasted if those infected do not even know they are infected, or even lack the interest to take a test, in many cases they are just “passing through”.

It is said that the sanitary bubbles are hyper-controlled places, sanitized and operated by specialists strategically positioned, in order to detect positive cases. Such is the case of Punta Cancún, were they were able to detect only 21 positive cases, after applying 2,363 rapid tests.

Thus, the campaign of these kiosks, in addition to the willingness of businessmen who provide materials, tests and personnel to reduce the risk of infection in these spaces, also includes volunteers wearing yellow vests and caps, who alert the population, so that they do not lower their guard, since the virus continues to spread.

And yes, private parties still exist, the stores are always open, good will tents are erected to provide ways of prevention for those who want it. However, the economic reactivation is in danger if we do not do the small actions that can save lives, such as washing our hands, using masks, and maintaining a safe distance from people.