COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico
COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico
The COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico (/koʊvɪd naɪnˈtiːn pændɪmɪk ɪn ˈmɛksɪkoʊ/) is an ongoing global health crisis that began in 2020, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. The virus was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has since spread globally, leading to the ongoing pandemic.
Etymology
The term "COVID-19" is derived from COronaVIrus Disease 2019, the year when the disease was first identified. The term "pandemic" is from the Greek pan ("all") and demos ("people").
History
The first case of COVID-19 in Mexico was confirmed on February 28, 2020. The Mexican government has been criticized for its handling of the pandemic, with concerns about insufficient testing, lack of medical supplies, and inadequate support for healthcare workers.
Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on Mexico's economy, healthcare system, and society. The country has seen a sharp increase in unemployment, a decline in GDP, and a strain on healthcare resources.
Related Terms
- Coronavirus: A type of virus that can cause disease in both animals and humans. SARS-CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
- Pandemic: An outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.
- SARS-CoV-2: The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
- Social distancing: A set of non-pharmaceutical interventions taken to prevent the spread of a contagious disease by maintaining a physical distance between people and reducing the number of times people come into close contact with each other.
- Quarantine: A restriction on the movement of people, which is intended to prevent the spread of disease or pests.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico
- Wikipedia's article - COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico
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