Coronavirus in Guadalajara, Mexico

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Apr 14, 2020 Update

We Asked: What is currently happening with regard to the Coronavirus outbreak in your area? Please provide as much detail as possible. He replied...

There's no outbreak here, but when it comes "everybody" is going to die. The most haphazard people I've seen in my travels. There was a guy at the open fruit market laughing at me and my mask this morning.

How People are Coping

We Asked: How are people handling the situation in your area? He replied...

They have no idea. Don't they have a TV, a radio or Internet?

Changing Conditions as coronavirus Spreads

We Asked: How has the situation changed as the Coronavirus has spread? He replied...

I doubt we have a single case in this little pueblo.

Government Response

We Asked: Describe how the government of the country about which you are reporting is handling this situation. He replied...

The government is responding pretty well. Problem is Mexicans are hard to govern.

Government Response with Regard to Expats

We Asked: Describe how your home country's government has handled the outbreak situation with regards to its expatriate citizens. He replied...

Well I'm a Gringo so we're in terrible shape.

Supplies and Shortages

We Asked: Is there a shortage of supplies in your location? He replied...

There are shortages, hand sanitizer, masks, food seems to be normal. In fact there is a slight abundance. Probably due to a lower rate of US exportation.

Preparing for the Future

We Asked: What are you doing in terms of preparations in case the situation deteriorates in your location? He replied...

I bought 40 hand-made cotton masks, hand gel. I stay home a lot.

Lockdown & Passing the Time

We Asked: Are you staying home? If so, how are you passing the time? He replied...

Yes, at home. I do graphic art.

Public Healthcare & Public Hospitals

We Asked: Are you enrolled in the public healthcare system where you live? Do you feel that the public hospitals are handling or preparing for the Coronavirus outbreak effectively? He replied...

Nope

Private Health Insurance & Private Hospitals

We Asked: Do you have private health insurance? If you have private insurance, does this give you access to private hospitals? Are private hospitals or clinics better prepared, less prepared, or the same? Please explain. He replied...

Nope, no insurance except the Vets in the USA.

Hospital of Choice for Coronavirus Treatment

We Asked: Would you choose a public or private hospital if you needed treatment for Coronavirus? Why? If there is a specific hospital that you would go to in the event of severe illness? Which hospital and why? He replied...

Pubic. I'm not rich.

Returning Home

We Asked: Are you considering returning to your home country due to the Coronavirus? Would this be a temporary move or a permanent repatriation? Please explain. He replied...

I have nothing to go back to. I wouldn't if I did. I've been living abroad for 39 years.

Advice for People Outside of Guadalajara, Mexico

We Asked: If you live in an area already heavily affected by coronavirus, what advice would you share with others elswhere in the world who may be facing the same challenges in the future. He replied...

Stay home.

How Government is Treating Expats

We Asked: How is the government of the country where you are currently living treating expats during this time? Have there been any changes or extensions made in terms of residency and and other visa renewals, applications and requirements? Has access to public healthcare been eased? Please describe any types of changes (positive and negative) that are taking place. He replied...

My bud's Chinese restaurante closed due to suspicions of his being Chinese. Of course he's Mexican, been here forever.