During the last week of December 2024, the United States reported 6.678 million new COVID-19 cases. This surge could lead to a first wave of infections in Mexico in 2025, according to epidemiologist Alejandro Macias.
Macias, known as the ‘czar’ of the AH1N1 influenza, highlighted on social media that one in every 50 people in the U.S. is currently infected with COVID-19. He warned that Mexico might experience a similar rise in cases within weeks.
Historically, increases in U.S. infections have been followed by similar trends in Mexico, due to the close proximity of the two countries. Significant spikes were observed in both nations during January of 2022 and 2023.
COVID-19 Cases in Mexico
As of December 21, 2024, Mexico recorded 14,097 COVID-19 cases for the year, according to the latest weekly report on Epidemiological Surveillance of Influenza, COVID-19, and other respiratory viruses. The Undersecretariat of Prevention and Health Promotion reported 692 deaths, with the highest number in Mexico City (12.6%), followed by Puebla (8.2%), Hidalgo (6.9%), and the State of Mexico (6.5%).
COVID-19 exhibits seasonal characteristics, with the highest number of cases typically occurring in January and July due to temperature changes.
Vaccine Recommendations
Alejandro Macias has recommended that Mexicans receive updated COVID-19 vaccines. He emphasized that the Omicron variant is significantly different from the original virus, and there are now up to four generations of vaccines available. He suggested that an updated dose be administered this year to combat the evolving variants.
Source: El Financiero
