Los Cabos, BCS, March 31, 2020.- The current situation before COVID-19 requires responsible actions to guarantee the general welfare. In this sense, the public and private sectors of Los Cabos have made the decision to pause all activities related to tourism during the month of April.

The travel and tourism industry, from the heart of Los Cabos, supports 90% of the state economy, in addition, according to figures from the INEGI National Survey of Occupation and Employment, 74.5% of the workforce depends on the industry. In this sense, the great work carried out by the private sector in order to maintain as many jobs as possible during the contingency is to be recognized.

All action is focused on maintaining, in the smallest possible range, the COVID-19 figures, which at the moment indicate nine confirmed cases in Los Cabos, so the following measures established by the corresponding authorities for the transitional phase will continue to be implemented : 

Security measures:

The Baja California Sur Safety Committee has decided to close access to all the state's beaches to reduce the risk of contagion.

Detection measures have been established at the San José International Airport and at the ports of Baja California Sur to carry out controls on passengers.

In the event that one of the passengers registers a high temperature and / or presents potential symptoms of the virus, containment measures have been designed to activate the site.

Background check of all passengers to confirm where they have traveled in the last 14 days.

Bars, restaurants, casinos and gyms will be closed until further notice.

Meetings will be limited to no more than 25 people, including churches and religious organizations.

Local residents are encouraged to use grocery and food delivery services to minimize exposure.

Cleaning and disinfection protocol for public transport units.

Health measures:

Safety protocols and medical decisions have been made by the health safety committee that was previously organized by state authorities to advise during this crisis.

If necessary, the state Ministry of Health will increase capacity by adapting additional care units outside hospitals and equipping them with respiratory equipment.

Hospitals have expanded the use of telemedicine within their facilities and to reach patients in their homes. People who feel sick should stay home and call the state emergency line # 800-BCS-COVID (800-227-26843) for a doctor to evaluate them.

Economic measures:

State authorities will launch a social program to provide food assistance to the most vulnerable populations.

With these actions, Los Cabos seeks a strategic containment of the pandemic until April 30, in order to return to the usual dynamics as soon as possible, considering that the vast majority of the inhabitants of the destination base their economy on tourism.

About Los Cabos

Los Cabos is located at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, it has a perfect geography that combines the best of two seas with crystal clear waters and beautiful beaches, and a desert framed by beautiful mountains that highlight the natural beauty of the destination. With a perfect climate throughout the year, Los Cabos adds to its sun and beach activities, an endless number of sports and cultural events, with entertainment options for all tastes, including golf tournaments, fishing, surfing, gastronomic festivals and of contemplating art, music and cinematography. With an offer of 18,500 rooms and the presence of the most luxurious hotels in Mexico, Los Cabos offers the highest quality in its different products. Los Cabos is considered the capital of golf in Mexico, with 16 golf courses, each signed by great designers such as Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Tom Fazio, Tom Weiskopf, Robert Trent Jones Jr., Roy Dye and Davis Love III. The wealth of the Sea of ​​Cortez offers various aquatic activities such as the sighting of five different species of whales, swimming with the whale shark, surfing, diving in the second most important reef in Mexico, among others. In addition, it is one of the destinations with the most Blue Flag beaches in Mexico. For those who like sport fishing, the Sea of ​​Cortez offers a wide variety of marine species, including blue, striped, golden marlin, wahoo and sailfish. And for adrenaline lovers, the Los Cabos desert allows you to experience off-road activities; as well as zip lines that connect from one mountain to another. Its natural wealth is complemented by first class nautical facilities and boats, with two marinas located in Puerto Los Cabos and Cabo San Lucas. Los Cabos has the best infrastructure that includes a modern highway to La Paz, capital of the State of Baja California Sur, an International Convention Center with capacity to host up to 5,000 people, and a modern airport that offers air connectivity from the most from Mexico, the United States and Canada, with more than 500 weekly operations.

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