Coronavirus in Tequis, Mexico

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Oct 01, 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...

I am in a small town called Tequis Mexico. a magical village 1 1/2 north of Mexico city. Most restaurants and hotels are open. The city center is busy on weekends. Most people wear masks.

How People are Coping

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

Very well

Government Response

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

Not sure

Supplies and Shortages

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

No shortages of supplies in Querertaro stare.

Travel Restrictions and Related COVID-19 Testing

We Asked: Are non-citizens allowed to travel to your country? Describe travel restrictions, COVID-19 testing requirements and any details about traveling into your country. He replied...

Non citizens are free to travel. Travel is limited since is outbreak. Not as many options. Airlines and bus routes are limited. There are some roadside stops for temperature checks.

Health Insurance Requirements

We Asked: Is health insurance required when traveling into the country? Is it required when applying for residency? Is this a new requirement since COVID-19? Describe the health insurance requirement. He replied...

No.

COVID-19 Testing

We Asked: How easy or difficult is it to get a COVID-19 test locally? Where can you get tested? Do you need to have symptoms or a prescription from a doctor? Describe the process. He replied...

Not sure.

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...

No.

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...

No.

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...

Private. I would go to Querertaro or San Miguel de allende for treatment.

Residency & Visa

We Asked: Are new residency applications being processed? Have there been any changes or extensions made in terms of residency and other visa renewals? He replied...

Not that i know of.

Future Outlook

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...

Yes travel is restricted I wanted to return to S.E. Asia but the borders are closed.

Other Thoughts

We Asked: Do you have any other thoughts you would like to share? He replied...

Not sure if this virus is polotical or scientific. Fake news and rumors.