Cozumel News June 26 2020

Cozumel News June 26, 2020: Next Week Orange Level, Cozumel Chankanaab and Punta Sur Parks to reopen, June 26 COVID – 19 Status, Current Cozumel Mandates, and more….

Orange Again

Cozumel June 25 – State Governor Carlos Joaquin addressed the state yesterday evening. In the coming week of June 29 through July 5 the State of Quintana Roo will remain in the ORANGE State.

Some Cozumel Parks to Open

However, note that in the ¨No Abren¨section (Not Opened) Include beaches and public parks. Yet in Cozumel they are opening Chankanaab and Punta Sur Parks on July 1!

Cruise Ships

The cruise lines have announced that it will probably be October before we see cruise ships on the island. Even that is a prediction, it will certainly be based on the COVID – 19 situation abroad and here.

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Current Cozumel Mandates

1. Curfew Effective June 17, 2020 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. daily.
2. Vehicle Capacity: 2 maximum per motorcycles other vehicles the maximum allowed per the vehicle´s circulation card. Under no circumstance may you drive a vehicle without license plates.
3. The use of facemasks is mandatory inside establishments as well as out in public areas.
4. We are in the Naranja (Orange) stage.  This stage allows a gradual reopening of economic and social activities following COVID-19 safety protocols.

All establishments must comply with health measures of healthy distance

Beaches are only open in controlled environments of beach clubs and hotels currently operating with a limited number of guests.

Still in Quarantine!

The vulnerable population such as children, seniors, and those with preexisting conditions such as diabetes, asthma, etc. are still directed to stay at home for their safety.

The local population is asked to go about the necessary business only, practicing much caution! Those lucky enough to have jobs must be extreely cautious and take all the hygiene measures to prevent contamination of family members.

The Corona virus has not gone anywhere. The new normal procedures are in effect to slowly open the economy with the safety procedures in place.

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Cozumel School Prediction

Cozumel January 26

The President of Quintana Roo¨s Board of Education predicted that schools would probably not open again until February, 2021 at the earliest. Their recommendation is not a final decision. I believe it is a realistic prediction.

Commandments for a Healthy Diet during the Covid-19

I am ashamed to say how many kilos I have gained in the last three months of quarantine. Let us say that I am well on my way to be twice the woman I used to be! I should have published and followed this advice back in March when we first started

1. Plan your meals for at least one week. Buy all your ingredients in one shopping trip.
2. Plan your meals with nutritional value: fruits, vegetables, legumes, integral cereals, eggs, chicken, meats, and lactose low in fat.
3. Prioritize combinations of integral cereals and legumes.
4. Eat fruits and vegetables daily, a minimum of five times per day.
5. Eat healthy snacks consisting of dry fruits and seeds.
6. Avoid processed foods and beverages that contain large quantities of salt, sugar, grease, and other conservatives.
7. Drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water plus other liquids without sugar and salt.
8.  Cook without or little grease/oil. Preferably Grill and/or steam the food.
9. Use extreme hygiene when preparing and handling food.
10. Eat as a family without distraction. Take advantage of healthy recipes published online.