So, the message clearly is do not go across to Mexico right now - and not for anything. There are currently 711 cases in Quintana Roo, and 17 active cases in Chetumal.
Manzanero says that, for Belizeans, it is a red zone:
Dr. Marvin Manzanero, DHS
"The overall Quintana Roo state is following the same pattern as the rest of Mexico, which is increasing numbers and they are not expected to peak until the end of May. That's important that we understand so that people should not be in a hurry to get across the border. That is another headache that I think we need to highlight. We are noticing that people are still either trying to smuggle themselves into Chetumal or smuggle themselves back into Belize. That's a very touchy situation. We have a high risk case right now in Corozal who apparently was in Chetumal, of course illegally, because the border is closed. That's a situation that we really need to take a grasp of. That should not be happening. Chetumal doesn't have that many cases, the number is similar to the ones we have in Belize, but the overall state of Quintana Roo, particularly Cancun, Playa Del Carmen areas have a significant and growing number of cases."
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