Yes, we are back in the Red… Our government has announced that the state of Guerrero has returned to Semáforo Rojo (Covid Red Light) for the dates of January 27 to February 14. While this is not a full-stop Semáforo Rojo, it is a state-wide warning to all that Covid continues to spread, and that the government wants everyone to take this very seriously.
While the overwhelmed areas continue to be in the more populated cities such as Acapulco, Chilpancingo and Iguala- it is important to note that people tend to let their guard down too often in beach destinations as we continue to see busloads of tourists as well as international travelers who have been forgetting about following the laws.
Let’s think positively! Those who have respected the rules will continue to do so, and those who have not will be reminded to respect their neighbors. AND: Hopefully we will see a return to sanitizing of public places on a regular basis, stalls at beach entrances where masks and antibacterial gel are provided, and a better eye on overcrowded water taxis, etc. And the re-opening date of February 14? That just means we look ahead with love in our hearts!
So, if it isn’t a full-stop Semáforo Rojo, what does this mean, you ask?
Beaches: Only open 7:00am – 5:00pm
Businesses to close doors until further notice:
- All bars and discotheques, whether open-air or enclosed
- Indoor/enclosed places such as restaurants, event salons, cinemas, theaters, museums, exercise classes and fitness rooms (excluding open-air gym for equipment usage)
Businesses to operate at 30% capacity only, and hours of operation if applicable
- Hotels/accommodation establishments
- Gyms: Usage of showers prohibited. Hours of operation: 7am-6pm
- Public pool: 7:00am – 5:00pm
- Spas, salons, barber shops: 7am-6pm
- Churches: 7am-6pm
- Supermarkets: 8:00am – 8:00pm only. One person per family allowed to enter; no children. High protection for elderly shoppers (no elderly to enter during peak hours)
- Convenience stores: No children allowed to enter. No alcohol sales after 6:00pm
- Shops (clothing, jewelry, etc)
- Parks, archaeological zones, outdoor sports areas; 7:00am – 6:00pm
Businesses to operate at 50% capacity only, and hours of operation if applicable
- Mercado (mercado municipal, eco-tianguis, etc.) One person per family allowed to enter; no children. Close at 8:00pm
**Mask usage still applies everywhere, no matter what color the Covid Semáforo is!
Official document issued by the state of Guerrero (in Spanish)
