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Three negative, one positive coronavirus case for Isla Mujeres

Isla Mujeres, Q.R. — UPDATED: The president of the municipality of Isla Mujeres has confirmed that their three previously suspected cases of SARS-CoV-2 have come back negative, however, the municipality has since recorded one positive case.

Municipal head Juan Carrillo Soberanis confirmed that the three cases of suspected Coronavirus from earlier in the week were negative. He says safe distance and restriction measures continue to be implemented, adding that it is extremely important to take recommendations made by the State Governor seriously, noting another rise in positive cases for the state.

“It is important that people do not leave their homes,” he stressed.

Strict measures have been implemented in nearly every corner of the state with the addition of roadway filters, street and beach closures and an increase in police patrols in search of those who fail to comply.

UPDATE: On April 3, the municipality of Isla Mujeres recorded its first positive case of SARS-CoV-2. The news came amid the latest SESA Quintana Roo coronavirus update.