Cozumel Sun News July 17, 2018

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The Cozumel Sun News July 17, 2018: Cozumel Municipal Police Strike,  Mobility Law Reform Passed, Cozumel Bike Week is Coming,  AMLO Update, Influenza Season 2018 Prevention, The Flu Symptoms, and more!

Cozumel Municipal Police Strike

Cozumel Municipal Police went on strike on Thursday July 12.  State Police took over patrolling the neighborhoods and military personnel were on standby.  According to The Mexico Daily News, Municipal police in Cozumel have accused  the municipality’s public security and traffic department of mismanaging federal funds allocated to the security strengthening program called Fortaseg. The protesters demanded new uniforms, the standardization of salaries, the payment of

bonuses owed for two years and the dismissal of police chief Raúl Sánchez Martínez and staff under his command.

Mayor  Perla Tun accepted the resignation of Chief Sánchez and dismissed Fortaseg Cozumel liaison María Yajaira Jiménez Azueta. She added that the municipal police force had already received two sets of uniforms and that two more were coming.  On Friday the 13^th Cozumel City Council met and successfully negotiated with Municipal Police representatives.  Municipal Police will each receive  $12,000 pesos in cash and a $3,000-peso food voucher payable today, July 16^th.

Mobility Law Reform Passed

The Mobility Law Reform has passed The Taxi  blockades and protests apparently paid off. Taxi concessions can be owned indefinitely. Digital transportation platforms are restricted, to those who have such concessions. The Mobility Law reform restricts entrance of the number of UBER and restricts Uber’s income. Uber is preparing to appeal the decision that favors the Taxi Union.

Influenza (AH1N1) Season

Flu is a respiratory tract infection mainly caused by influenza virus. Symptoms of flu include fever, sneezing, runny nose, chills and sore throat etc. Flu treatment depends on the symptoms.It is Flu season again and Quintana Roo has issued the annual prevention and treatment instructions to the population. 23 cases of influenza reported Statewide, none in Cozumel.

The Flu  can be stopped from spreading by: 1. getting a *Flu Shot: Everyone under 5  years of age and over 60 years of age. Anyone in between these ages with hypertension, diabetes, HIV, or Pregnant. 2. Washing Hands Frequently 3. Avoiding Kissing 4. Disinfecting Home and Work environment regularly  5. Coughing into a kleenex or other protection 6. Using disposable Kleenex for cough and nose discharges.    *Cozumel General Hospital provides FREE Flu Shots.

The  Flu Symptoms

I read that there are many reported cases of influenza in the State of Yucatan in the social media.  The Secretary of Health disputed  social media warnings stating that it is safe to travel in Yucatan.  He warned that this sensationalism is untrue and is dangerous to the economy.

Flu  signs and symptoms can include: 1. Fever of 38°C or higher 2. body ache,  Chills 3. Stuffy or Runny Nose 4. Cough 5. Headache 6. Sore throat 7. Chest Pain 8. Upset Stomach, Vomiting and/or Diarrhea.  Consult with medical expert immediately if you exhibit any of these symptoms. They will determine if it is the Flu and  decide on appropriate  inpatient or outpatient treatment.

Aurita’s Cozumel Corner

Mexico’s President Elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador has started announcing his plan of action, starting with the elimination of hundreds of mid level Federal Government Jobs, Federal Government Employee Wage reductions, and Federal Government Benefits of current and past employees.

As you may expect, some people are not very happy, with his party holding the majority in both houses he should be able to pull it off. Go AMLO!

As of Sunday, Gasoline at the pumps reached $18.05 pesos per liter. Only the stabilization of the  Mexican Economy will stop these increases.

The Cozumel Sun’s Back to School Project

The schools are out for the summer in Cozumel and we are preparing for the all important back to school fund raising effort to assist as many Cozumel children with their school needs as possible. We fully fund school supplies and fees to a few families,  we give at cost discounts to a few families, we have a layaway plan in place, and offer a 10% discount to the rest.

We have something new this month, Gift Cards of $50, $100, and $200 pesos.  In Cozumel, each child receives a list of supplies that they are required to purchase. This list varies by grade, by teacher, and by school. They specify which brand of notebook, what style, and what color they want for each topic. The same goes for paints, pencils, pens. etc.

Please keep our gift cards in mind, for the beginning of the school year and as an alternative gift for birthdays and special events.

Sun Garage Sale

Now collecting items for Distribution and Sales: Please keep donating the items you do not need, drop it off anytime day or night, or call and we will pick up! We are currently displaying the garage sale items in the Papeleria store and items are available to clientele daily.

Papeleria y Novedades Mama Lilly
School and Office supplies, copies, printing, laminating, scanning, and binding.
Cosmetics, Perfumes, Beauty Needs, Gifts and Novelty Items. Avon,
Terramar,  Mary Kay, Refreshments, Ice Cream, Ice, Snacks
Cyber Café and Calls to Mexico, U.S, and Canada.
We are licensed, provide Facturas, and deliver to your home, business, or office.
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE!
Support a Neighborhood Business!
Telephone:   987-869’3119
EMAIL: mapapeleria@outlook.com
06:30 a.m. – 09:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
08:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m. Saturday
08:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m. Sunday
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35 Avenida Sur Entre Calles 17 y 15 Bis
Colonia Independencia (Near Independencia Sports Center)

Mini Super
35 Avenue with 17th Street Colonia Independencia
PROMOTIONS!
Serving 7 Days a Week
Extra Hours Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Remember Liquor Stores will be Closed for Elections both Saturday June 30 & Sunday July 1!
Liquors, Beers, Refreshments, Ice, Snacks, Cigarettes
Tamales, Salbutes, and Panuchos Fridays and Saturdays
Stop by and Support Another Cozumel Sun Community Project!

Aura Holguin-Resch
The Cozumel Sun News
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