Morelos Reports 72 COVID-19 Cases; State to Launch National Campaign Against Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya

Morelos, Mexico, is currently tracking 72 positive cases of COVID-19. Despite this figure placing the state among those with a higher number of infections nationally, the Secretary of Health, Mario Ocampo, stated that the situation is not alarming. Ocampo confirmed there have been no reported deaths from COVID-19 in the state.

The municipalities of Cuernavaca, Jiutepec, and Huitzilac show the highest concentration of cases. However, Ocampo asserted that there is no significant outbreak currently. He explained that the 72 cases represent a small proportion of Morelos's population, which is close to 2 million inhabitants, and urged the public not to generate alarm.

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the figure does not represent an alarming situation.

Ocampo reminded the public that while vaccines do not prevent infection, they significantly reduce the risk of developing severe illness. He emphasized the importance of maintaining protection, particularly for vulnerable populations.

In addition to COVID-19, the state government announced it will conduct the Second National Campaign Against Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya from August 24 to 28. This initiative will deploy 238 brigadistas across 14 municipalities to reinforce prevention, larval control, and breeding site elimination efforts. Services of Health of Morelos will focus interventions in areas with a high presence of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, based on epidemiological and entomological surveillance, including data from ovitraps.

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vaccines do not prevent contagion, but they do reduce the risk of developing serious conditions.