Cozumel News May 22, 2021

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Cozumel News May 22: Cozumel Now Radio in English Coming June 15, COVID-19 Semaforo Week of May 24 – May 30, Cozumel Prepares Hurricane Shelters, Cozumel Educational Staff Vaccinated, Rodeo de las Lanchas Mexicanas 2021, Election Time in Cozumel, Map of Cozumel by Colonies, Cozumel Seniors, and more

COVID-19 Semaforo Week of May 24 – May 30

Posted by Governor Pedro Joaquin:

Quintana Roo, with the 5 measures that we implement to prevent the increase in COVID-19 infections, we managed to stay at the Orange Traffic Light from May 24 to 30. We are still in a delicate situation and red is still close. #PonteVIVO

Cozumel Now Radio Coming June 15

Sol Stereo has created a new program in English Called COZUMEL NOW, that will reach tourist, expats, and locals not only throughout the Yucatan Peninsula but worldwide. Tune in on Sol 89.9 radio or Facebook, Tunin.com, or onlineradiobox.com. The program will be hosted by an expat Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cozumel Now will provide current information on upcoming events, local information, guide people on what to do and where to go on the island as well as promote local businesses. During the program they will be speaking directly with business owners and local officials and of course, playing the best Classic Rock music throughout.

This will be a great networking addition to people that live on the island, are thinking of moving to the island, or planning a trip to Cozumel. Business owners, there are limited advertising spots available in this program at a very reasonable cost! Contact The Cozumel Sun for more information.

Cozumel Prepares Hurricane Shelters

Cozumel Prepares 10 Shelters for the 2021 Hurricane Season: An article in Por Esto Newspaper reported that effective June 1, Cozumel will have ten shelters in place for the upcoming hurricane Season. They quoted the Director of Civil Protection Hector Mac Marin that the shelters are in optimum condition for use if necessary. Civil protection personnel along with other government agencies conducted a reconnaissance tour to verify the condition of the enclosures that will be available.

Other Information

Hurricane Season will begin June 1 and end November 30, 2021.The Antioquia Temple, Colegio de Bachilleres and Conalep would be the first shelters activated. There are ten hotels designated as shelters for any tourists that might find themselves stranded in a hurricane.

Rodeo Las Lanchas Mexicanas is an Internationally recognized Sports fishing competition. Celebrating its 50^th years in 2021. Fishermen come from all over the world to fulfil their passion and professionalism year after year, Registration is now open. Keep Updated and find all the information on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Rodeo-de-Lanchas-Mexicanas-Cozumel-1889723231283953

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Cozumel Educational Staff Vaccinated

On May 18, all Cozumel education personnel received vaccines. The vaccine called CANSINO, a one-time application was made available to all school employees. School administrators, teachers, maintenance and support personnel alike were vaccinated. This places Cozumel schools in position to open next school term.

Map of Cozumel by Colonies

Election Time in Cozumel

The campaigning is nearing the end! You may have noticed the people converging on the streets of Cozumel soliciting votes door to door. The elections held will be for Municipal President and Disputados (Representatives).

The current Municipal President, Pedro Joaquin is backed by three parties PAN, PRI and PRD. The MORENA party is backing Juanita Lonzo. News that is not slanted politically one way or the other is difficult to find. It is with great anticipation that I inform you Sunday, June 6^th will be election day. Dry law will be in effect, so plan accordingly.

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Aurita´s Cozumel Corner

Cozumel Seniors

Friends Michael and Carolyn Cain posted the following on seniors in Cozumel:

¨This is how many seniors live here in Cozumel, collection of plastic, bottles, and cans!  They do receive Social Security, but the amount is only about $150 – $400 monthly, barely enough to live on!  Yet, the ones I have spoken with are incredibly happy!!  So many lessons to learn here in Cozumel as I am so humbled by their unwavering faith in God and their zest for life!!!¨

My Two Cents Worth!

I shared this on our Facebook pages and groups and want to add a reminder that while incredibly happy they suffer a difficult life. Do you know that a person over 35 cannot find employment with most businesses? Businesses prefer to hire younger workers that will cost less money in medical insurance. That is why you see so many entrepreneurs selling their food and refreshments.

Unable to live life on the $150 to $400 monthly, seniors continue working any means they can to support themselves. Prior to the Pandemic, many seniors bagged groceries at the store. They are not salaried. They only get the tips they earned for bagging your groceries, handing you a grocery cart, or directing you in or out of the parking lot. I want to remind you that is also the case for many waiters that you see on the island. Many are working for tips only when the restaurant is struggling to stay open.

Keep Cozumel Seniors in your thoughts and prayers, keep supporting Cozumel Community Kitchens that are reaching out and feeding seniors.  If you can afford to go out and eat, tip generously, many people working today were out of work for almost a year.

The Cozumel Sun Community Assistance

Serving the Cozumel Community for 15 years

Over the past fifteen years we have done it all with the help our readers and sponsors. We have provided drop in Meals, Groceries, Medical Emergencies, Medicine, Clothing, School Supplies, Tuitions, Testing Fees, Shelter Repairs, Business Training and Start-Up, Christmas & Three Kings Day Gifts for children. In the past two months we have been feeding 11 – 13 people daily in our household alone.

Here is your community on-line Resource! Cannot find an answer? Contact The Cozumel Sun News and we will assist you!

Cozumel Sun Medications Currently on Hand

Alprazolam-2 mg – Xanax – Anxiety and panic disorder (sleeping) 3 boxes of 30, Enalapril 10 mg. – Blood Pressure. 4 boxes of 30 tablets, and HFA  Beclometasona – Aerosol 50 mcg Inhaler

Medical Equipment Available

We have a loaner wheelchair, Crutches, nebulizer, and a portable bedside toilet. Walkers and canes are always in demand as we give them away. If anyone has some extras around the house, feel free to drop them off to us. We donate the walkers and canes we receive to the elderly.

Other Medical Supplies

We have an assortment of braces, medical support hose, and miscellaneous medication and supplies in our trusty family locker. Always check with us. Once a year we clean house and donate everything on hand to DIF or another agency to distribute. However, we quickly start accumulating donations and items that our own large extended family collects.

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Donate to The Cozumel Sun

We function ON DONATIONS ONLY. Please lend your support. Help us continue to serve the people of Cozumel. During the Pandemic, our resources have been extended to the Community Kitchens that are feeding hundreds in Cozumel.

Other Ways to Help

As a result of the lingering COVID symptoms it takes everything in my power to continue The Cozumel Sun. You can help a number of ways. Feel free to contribute articles. If you belong to a community organization, make certain that I have it listed in Donate or Volunteer. Please Email me any corrections or additions.

Procedures are constantly changing in Mexico. If you conclude a transaction, please check and make certain that my version of the process is current. Even better, write about the process and send it to me. I can publish it and update the information in The Cozumel Sun Website.

Last of all, if you see a typo, please let me know. I will be grateful! I have no editor or staff to check my work. 

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