COVID Hospitals in Baja California below 50% occupancy rate

One of the indicators considered in Mexico for a state to change its coloration in the COVID-19 epidemiological traffic light chart is hospital occupancy, reason why the federal government placed Baja California in orange traffic light this week, however, the state opted to remain under the red traffic light. "For the federal government we are […]

January 30, 2021 at 12:51 PM PST

In February Aeromexico will begin to suspend flights to Canada

After Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, announced the suspension of flights to Mexico or the Caribbean, several airlines were forced to cancel flights from the northern neighbor of the United States and although this decision would take effect from January 31 at the request of the Canadian government, the company Aeromexico recently announced that […]

January 30, 2021 at 2:03 AM PST

Cases of African and Brazilian strains suspected in Jalisco

This Friday the governor of Jalisco, Enrique Alfaro, announced the possible presence of the new variations of COVID-19 originally discovered in South Africa and Brazil, according to information received by the state Health Secretariat. These are 4 people who tested positive for the coronavirus, detecting the E484K variant, commonly known as African strain and Brazilian […]

January 29, 2021 at 8:20 PM PST

They are looking to install modules to refill oxygen tanks for free in Baja California

Derived from a request that reached the government of Baja California regarding the filling of home oxygen and the hoarding of the tanks that carry it, by various people to rent them, the Secretary of Health of this state contacted a company before the end of 2020 to supply them with medical oxygen, according to […]

January 29, 2021 at 1:28 PM PST

“We have not changed”: Baja California will remain under the red traffic light

According to the head of the Baja California Secretariat of Health, Alonso Pérez Rico, the federal government will leave the state under the orange traffic light, however state authorities confirm that the entity will continue in red. "We have not changed, we are not in the right conditions, why? Because right now is the peak […]

January 29, 2021 at 12:27 PM PST

Mexico: Third highest COVID-19 death rate country in the world

With 155 thousand 145 confirmed deaths due to the coronavirus so far, Mexico has moved up in the "top" list of countries with the highest mortality rates in the pandemic to position itself at number 3, displacing India, which had occupied that position for several months. According to information published by Johns Hopkins University, the […]

January 28, 2021 at 10:01 PM PST

Who can enter the United States without taking the COVID-19 test?

The year 2021 began with the announcement of a new requirement that went into effect last Tuesday, January 26: now all persons wishing to enter the United States by air must prove that they took the COVID-19 test and that they tested negative. This includes both foreign nationals and lawful permanent residents of the United […]

January 28, 2021 at 2:38 PM PST

Baja California could set up a super vaccination station in open spaces such as San Diego

During his daily report, the head of the Baja California Ministry of Health, Alonso Pérez Rico, mentioned that on February 14 a "large supply" of vaccines will arrive, which they will try to apply in 72 hours. "According to the vaccine that will arrive, they will be in very open areas in order to vaccinate […]

January 28, 2021 at 2:21 PM PST

Urgent Warning: Civil Protection asks to avoid roads in La Rumorosa area

On Wednesday night, Baja California Civil Protection issued an alert regarding the road situation in the region, due to the fact that recent weather conditions are causing the road in La Rumorosa to crystallize. This is especially occurring during the afternoon and evening. Due to the above traffic has been very slow and they have […]

January 28, 2021 at 1:11 PM PST

COVID-19 in Baja California: More than 40 thousand infections and 6 thousand unfortunate deaths

Since the beginning of the pandemic to date, COVID-19 infections in Baja California total 40 thousand 423, most of them registered in Mexicali after accumulating 15 thousand 737. Tijuana reports 14 thousand 443, Ensenada 5 thousand 938, San Quintín one thousand 647, Tecate one thousand 280, Rosarito 857 and San Felipe 521. Of the 6 […]

January 28, 2021 at 12:10 PM PST

COVID-19: Mexico has already registered more than 1.8 million infections

As of today, a total of 153 thousand 609 deaths due to the coronavirus have been recorded in Mexico, as in less than 24 hours, one thousand 623 more deaths have been added. Regarding the level of infections, this Wednesday 17 thousand 944 positive cases were registered, which added to the accumulated number that has […]

January 28, 2021 at 2:02 AM PST

University of San Diego offers $850 and scholarships for being a Border Associate.

The University of San Diego founded the Kroc School to address various issues and support at-risk youth and other groups in difficult situations. This is to reduce urban violence in order to build a more influential and peaceful border region. That is why the San Diego-Tijuana location invites community members to become Border Associates. They […]

January 27, 2021 at 4:35 PM PST

Third possible COVID-19 wave announced in Baja California

The head of the Baja California Health Secretariat, Alonso Pérez Rico, commented this Wednesday during his daily report on the possibility of a third wave of COVID-19 reaching the state, as is happening in the European continent, where they are not even out of the second wave yet. "Let's accept the new wave that is […]

January 27, 2021 at 12:53 PM PST

Oxygen and tanks triple in price in pandemic

According to the National Alliance of Small Retailers (ANPEC), the prices of both oxygen and tanks have tripled during the development of the pandemic since its beginning last year. Between the months of November and December, a refill of oxygen had a price of 250 pesos, currently the ANPEC survey revealed that the current cost […]

January 26, 2021 at 11:44 PM PST

Mexican students can obtain scholarships to study in the U.S.

Are you a high school or college student who would like to study in the United States? The U.S. Embassy in Mexico is inviting you to attend a virtual conference to present the Opportunity Scholarship where students with excellent grades will be able to take advantage of an incredible opportunity. When will this meeting be […]

January 26, 2021 at 6:16 PM PST

This is what the snow covering Baja California looks like from space

During the last few days, winter storms have brought rain, winds and snowfall to Baja California, allowing us to feel a very cold environment. Over the weekend, pictures began to circulate on social networks of how different areas such as La Rumorosa, Hanson Lagoon and El Condor were covered in white, surprising thousands of Baja […]

January 26, 2021 at 4:59 PM PST

Mexico remains worst country to live in during a pandemic: Bloomberg

This Tuesday, Bloomberg released an investigation in which it highlighted which countries are the best to be in during this pandemic, but also which are the worst. Among the best was New Zealand, which has only one detected active case. There is also Singapore, Australia and Taiwan, even China, which is where the pandemic started, […]

January 26, 2021 at 3:14 PM PST

Lilly Téllez arremete contra Sputnik V, la vacuna rusa

La periodista y senadora panista, Lilly Tellez, se manifestó en contra de la adquisición de la vacuna rusa, Sputnik V, por parte del gobierno de México, que planea importar 24 millones de dosis para solucionar la crisis del Covid-19. A través de redes sociales, la legisladora indicó que dicho antígeno es de mala calidad: “México […]

January 26, 2021 at 9:07 AM PST

Tijuana becomes Mexico’s most populated municipality

Thanks to the population census conducted last year by members of the National Institute of Statistics Geography and Informatics (INEGI), it has been revealed that the city of Tijuana, Baja California is now the most populated locality in the Mexican Republic. Let's remember that the last national census in Mexico was conducted in 2010. At […]

January 25, 2021 at 10:10 PM PST

Café Folklor breakfasts in Tijuana have the authentic flavor of Mexican cuisine

Are you one of those people who enjoy a good breakfast? Then you must visit Café Folklor Restaurant located at Rio Colorado 10092 in Colonia Revolucion, where in the mornings you can enjoy a delicious breakfast. The space focuses on Mexican food and a little bit of fusion and although they currently only serve breakfast, […]

January 25, 2021 at 6:14 PM PST