Health Secretary David Kershenobich has announced that they are considering setting up measles vaccination booths at Mexico City Metro stations and bus terminals to address the measles outbreak.
MEXICO CITY (apro).- Health Secretary David Kershenobich has stated that the government is evaluating the establishment of measles vaccination booths at Metro stations and bus terminals as a measure to combat the outbreak. Meanwhile, Michoacán has reported the first death from the virus in 2026, bringing the total number of cases to 25.
The latest Daily Measles Outbreak Report, from Monday, January 26, recorded a total of 7,624 accumulated cases; with 73 new cases reported in the last 24 hours.
The report from the General Directorate of Epidemiology of the Ministry of Health also confirmed the death in Michoacán, which has now become the fourth state with the highest number of accumulated cases, following Chihuahua, Jalisco, and Chiapas.
During the Tuesday morning press conference at the National Palace, the head of the Ministry of Health stated:
“In Mexico City, vaccinations have already been administered in daycares and schools, and we will likely open vaccination centers at Metro stations and bus terminals. I was in Jalisco where we implemented vaccination at bus terminals significantly, and we continue to be very active. There are enough vaccines available, and we hope to contain the outbreak as soon as possible.”
According to the official, “the number of daily active cases tends to decrease.” Therefore, he emphasized the importance of vaccination as “the only way” to contain the outbreak.
He explained that the increase in cases is not unique to Mexico but is a “global phenomenon.” He then reiterated that the health sector has sufficient vaccines to administer to the priority population.
David Kershenobich continued to warn about the danger of the virus: one infected person can spread the virus to 16 others, and if the person leaves a location, the virus remains active there for up to two hours afterward.
Last Tuesday, January 20, the head of the Ministry of Health reported that Mexico requested and received a two-month extension from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to avoid losing its certification as a “measles-free” country.
As of Monday, January 19, there were 7,168 accumulated cases and 24 deaths, according to the Daily Report. In one week, there were 456 new cases and one death reported.
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