Today in a press conference, the Department of Health informed that: as of September 2, 2020 there are 610 thousand 957 confirmed cases, 81 thousand 775 suspicious cases, 683 thousand 438 negative cases, 64 thousand 816 deaths and 424 thousand 990 people recovered.

Although there is no medical treatment for COVID-19, it is important to refresh the idea that much has to do with the early detection of symptoms and a prompt medical diagnosis. A person may present symptoms today and if you wait a day or two, or three, it may be likely that there is pulmonary deterioration and loss of functionality, says Lopez-Gatell.

Another important point addressed today was the issue of vaccines in Mexico, since what the Department of Health is looking for: quality, safety and effectiveness as the 3 main factors for the application of the vaccine, in due time.

As a result of certain drugs that were perceived as "effective or efficient drugs" without a scientific basis: hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, tocilizumab and remdesivir. "For reasons, none of them were technically or scientifically perceived to work against COVID-19, so NO" he adds.

Also discussed were the tobacco products and food (junk food) that have been developed many years ago, and whether they can be presented as toxic products. "On October 1st, the new labels for products will be introduced," says Lopez-Gatell. These labels will have new indications for the consumer and in this sense the Secretary adds the recommendation to consume small portions of food that are not beneficial to health.

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