It is possible to reach Scenario A of the Covid-19 pandemic, as the number of active cases has been reduced; however, changes in mobility restrictions will depend on the decisions made by the Technical Health Committee, which will meet this Thursday.
This Tuesday's Modulation Index highlighted that the number of active cases fell below 1,250, which is one of the indicators that determines the type of "scenario" prevailing in the state.
"We reached and surpassed the goal of 1,250 active cases, which puts us on track to potentially change scenarios by March 28, the date set for the next review by the Technical Health Committee," the document states.
The Index adds that there is a downward trend in the phenomenon; however, it is not definitive, as a possible increase in mobility—due to the approaching Easter holidays—could push the indicators up.
"We started the week with 61 fewer active cases, bringing us to 1,220 transmitters, just 30 below the set goal; regarding hospitalizations, the Sisver platform reports a decrease of 0.5 percentage points from 48.7% to 48.2%, while deaths are in the intermediate range of 20 to 30 deaths every 24 hours."
Health authorities urged citizens to maintain sanitary measures.
"We are learning to increase our mobility without it being reflected in an increase in active cases (...) but we have Easter approaching, and it might be necessary to protect this great achievement. Do not unnecessarily increase your mobility during Easter and Holy Week."
Technical Committee to define new scenario. On this matter, Martina Pérez Rendón, Director of Health Services, acknowledged that there is stability in Covid-19 indicators; however, to define the scenario that will prevail during Holy Week, they must consider the possible increase in mobility during those dates.
"We are in a stable behavior, hospital occupancy is stable and with a certain downward trend; this is not a reason for complacency, on the contrary, it is a reason to redouble efforts. Once the Committee meets, the decision will be made whether we reach scenario A or remain in B," she warned.
The director said that they do not want to relive a phenomenon like that of December, January, and part of February, where the year-end holidays caused a second wave, with more than 1,200 deaths.
"The decision will be announced once the Committee has analyzed the pros and cons of moving to a different scenario; right now, we have high positivity, and a significant number of daily positive cases."
Source:
El Universal Querétaro
