Baja California reaches 29 thousand coronavirus infections

Currently one person with COVID-19 in Baja California can infect two others, so authorities are asking the population to reduce mobility, continue with preventive measures and above all to step out only for essential activities. This Tuesday the state reached 29 thousand and 18 confirmed cases of coronavirus, positioning its municipalities as follows: 12 thousand […]

December 15, 2020 at 4:05 PM PST

These Tijuana neighborhoods may not have swap meets due to active COVID-19 cases

The active COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Baja California after registering until this Tuesday morning 945, of which 519 are located in Mexicali, 228 in Tijuana, 129 in Ensenada, 22 in San Quintín, 19 in Tecate, 16 in San Felipe and 12 in Rosarito. Since these cases are the ones that give strength to […]

December 15, 2020 at 3:10 PM PST

IMSS Director asks to “make a last effort” to avoid gatherings this December

The general director of the IMSS, Zoé Robledo, announced in a tweet, the identification of an increase in the cases of COVID-19 in the country, indicating that the hospitalization rates in Baja California, Valle de México and other entities have already registered a hospital occupation that has reached critical levels. For the same reason, Robledo […]

December 15, 2020 at 2:28 PM PST

AMLO finally congratulates Joe Biden for winning the presidency of the United States

The President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, finally recognized the victory of Democratic leader Joe Biden in the U.S. presidential elections. After the decision of the Electoral College of the neighboring country was announced, AMLO said during his morning conference that he had sent a letter to his counterpart, congratulating him on his victory, […]

December 15, 2020 at 9:28 AM PST

“Health and Wellness Tourism 2020-2021” will allow tourists to identify Tijuana as a safe place

With the objective of informing and raising awareness among the population of Tijuana about the preventive measures against COVID-19 in the city and the state, the Secretariat of Sustainable Economy and Tourism (SEST), Baja Health Cluster (BHC), the Committee of Tourism and Conventions of Tijuana (Cotuco), as well as the Council of Development of Tijuana […]

December 14, 2020 at 7:05 PM PST

Airline launches deal for Tijuana-Morelia flights

VivaAerobus, one of the airlines with the lowest prices in Mexico, launched the Tijuana-Morelia Combo, which offers various benefits to its passengers for an integrated trip with air and land transportation, thus contributing to the reestablishment of tourist and commercial activities in a responsible manner and supporting the economy of travelers. This offer is for […]

December 14, 2020 at 6:12 PM PST

Baja California asks to only make essential trips at border crossings due to the rise of COVID-19 cases in the U.S.

During this Monday´s transmission from the government center, the COVID-19 report was released in relation to Baja California and the U.S. counties near the region. According to the authorities, the trends in Arizona, the Valley of Imperial County and San Diego in the last 14 days have been increasing, currently counting with an incidence per […]

December 14, 2020 at 3:34 PM PST

Confirmed: “Water shortages” end this Tuesday in Tijuana and Rosarito

As mentioned by the Secretary for Sanitation Management and Water Protection (SEPROA), Luis Salomón Faz Apodaca, on November 10, the Programmed Break of the Tijuana State Public Services Commission (CESPT) will end this Tuesday, December 15. This was confirmed by the live broadcast of the Baja California authorities this Monday, December 14. According to Faz […]

December 14, 2020 at 12:18 PM PST

Baja California has a seventh municipality: San Felipe

As reported on this website, San Felipe was on the way to becoming a municipality since last Sunday, November 13, a citizen consultation was held in this town, in order to vote for this initiative. With 98.37 percent its residents voted for being the seventh municipality of Baja California and 1.73 percent against, this was […]

December 14, 2020 at 11:36 AM PST

They donate Mexican Respiratory Ventilators to Caribbean Countries

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced through the Mexican Government's official website that it made a donation of medical devices (respiratory ventilators) made in Mexico. The recipients of these will be some Caribbean countries. Among those who will benefit from this donation are Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, Saint Lucia, Suriname and […]

December 13, 2020 at 1:44 PM PST

Despite saturation of hospitals there were parties and weddings celebrated this weekend

The situation in the hospitals that are fighting against COVID-19 is not optimal. In Baja California there is discussion that the General Hospital is overcrowded, while in other states the situation is not better. However, there are Mexicans who refuse to stop the celebrations: only this weekend a wedding and illegal bar in Mexico City […]

December 13, 2020 at 12:41 PM PST

Psychological appointments are saturated in Tijuana during December

Psychological appointments have increased more than usual during this December 2020. COVID-19 has been another factor that worsens the already aggravated situation related to mental health. We had the opportunity to interview psychologist Miriam Fermoso Paredes, who works at the civil association Ludoterapia Autocreadora and who is a member of the Tijuana Mothers' Club. She […]

December 12, 2020 at 8:05 PM PST

Baja California continues to run under red light because of COVID-19 ; 988 active cases

As of this Saturday morning, active cases showed an increase from 974 to 988, which were reported in Mexicali, from 444 to 482; in addition to Tijuana, where there were 227 and increased to 235. For their part, the accumulated positive cases are already 28 thousand 382, of which Mexicali added 126 new cases, placing […]

December 12, 2020 at 12:06 PM PST

They ask for “three weeks of taking care of ourselves” to return to orange in Baja California

According to the report presented this Friday morning by the Secretary of Health of Baja California, Alonso Pérez Rico, the state continues with a not very encouraging panorama in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, there are 974 active cases in the state, most of which continue to be found in Mexicali (444), […]

December 11, 2020 at 3:05 PM PST

Baja California Secretary of Health blames California residents for state’s increase of COVID-19 cases

When asked about the effect of California on the increase in cases of COVID-19 registered in Baja California, the Secretary of Health, Alonso Pérez Rico, commented that "in its entirety" this is due to the proximity of this entity to the United States. "The state of California has a large population, it is very active, […]

December 11, 2020 at 2:15 PM PST

New possible whale species found in Baja California

Researchers working with Sea Shepherd Conservation Society believe they have found a new type of whale off the west coast of Mexico. The previously unknown specimen was located 100 miles north of the San Benito Islands, located almost on the edge of the municipality of Ensenada, near Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur. The scientists, whose […]

December 11, 2020 at 12:45 PM PST

U.S.-Mexico border crossing restrictions extended until January 2021

As expected, the restrictions on border crossings between Mexico and the United States were extended for another month, confirmed this Friday morning by the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "After reviewing the development of the spread of COVID-19 in both countries, and due to the fact that several states are under orange of the Epidemiological […]

December 11, 2020 at 11:16 AM PST

Restaurant in the “Revu” closes after operating at 75% capacity

A restaurant located between Third and Fourth Streets on Revolución Avenue in Tijuana was closed last Wednesday after being found with over 30% of its capacity, as authorities indicated due to the change of color to red at the COVID-19 epidemiological traffic light chart. The closing of operations of the restaurant occurred during the routine […]

December 10, 2020 at 6:40 PM PST

Little known Baja California paradises

In Baja California, tourists will find a wide variety of microclimates, from the desert, to the beach, to the mountains, to the valleys, and so much more that the northern state has to offer. These are 5 amazing Baja California tourist destinations. Remember to take the sanitary and security measures. Relax, take a walk outdoors, […]

December 10, 2020 at 4:20 PM PST

Possible increase of restrictions in Tijuana, Mexicali and Ensenada due to high mobility

Mexicali, Tijuana and Ensenada continue to be in the eyes of the Baja California Secretary of Health, as they are the municipalities that register most COVID-19 cases in the state. According to the Secretary of Health, Alonso Pérez Rico, recently 278 new cases of coronavirus were registered in the state, of which 132 were reported […]

December 10, 2020 at 3:05 PM PST