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Mexico - Population: 127,575,529
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
Date
Measure
Detail
Source
1970-01-01 General recommendations ... Ministry of Health Mexico
2020-03-03 Closure of businesses and public services Mexican Tourism and Health officials instructed hotels to cancel new and existing reservations and c... Embassy Mexico
2020-03-14 Limit public gatherings Football matches, concerts and large touristic events are suspended.... Milenio
2020-03-19 Public services closure  Supreme court suspend sessions until 19th of April.... Milenio
2020-03-19 Closure of businesses and public services Supreme court suspend sessions until 19th of April.... Milenio
2020-03-20 Schools closure  Until 20th of April.... US Embassy
2020-03-21 Border closure  Land border between the US and Mexico is close to all non-essential traffic (tourism and recreationa... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-23 General recommendations Between March 23 and April 19, the Mexican government has declared a social-distancing campaign to t... US Embassy
2020-03-23 Limit public gatherings Events of more than 5000 people should be postponed or cancelled.... US Embassy
2020-03-23 Awareness campaigns Awareness campaign 'Jornada Nacional de sana distancia' to encourage social distancing and hygiene u... Government — Mexico
2020-03-24 Limit public gatherings Gathering of more than 100 people are prohibited.... Telemundo
2020-03-24 International flights suspension Interjet Airlines announced that it will temporarily suspend all its international routes as of Tues... GardaWorld
2020-03-24 Strengthening the public health system Call for the recruitment of staff specialized in intensive care, emergency medicine, internal medici... MoH — Mexico
2020-03-26 Public services closure  Federal Government announced the suspension of all non-essential activities.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-26 Closure of businesses and public services Federal Government announced the suspension of all non-essential activities.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-26 International flights suspension Authorities announced 8 states will block flights from areas such as California (US) with a high COV... GardaWorld
2020-03-30 State of emergency declared National sanitary state of emergency... Government — Mexico
2020-03-30 Partial lockdown All non-essential activities in the public, private and social sector are suspended until 30th of Ap... Government — Mexico
2020-03-30 Limit public gatherings Gatherings in assential sectors are limited to a maximum of 50 people. ... Government — Mexico
2020-03-30 Schools closure  Schools remain suspended until Monday, June 1... GardaWorld
2020-03-30 Partial lockdown the governments of Jalisco and Michoacan states announced mandatory confinement for its residents fo... GardaWorld
2020-03-30 Closure of businesses and public services bars, clubs, zoos, saunas, gyms, and cinemas have also been ordered to close in Mexico City... GardaWorld
2020-03-30 Requirement to wear protective gear in public individuals in Jalisco are required to wear face masks in the public space.... GardaWorld
2020-03-31 Limit public gatherings Non-essential activities are suspended. ... Local Government — Mexico
2020-04-03 Limit public gatherings Mexican Tourism and Health officials instructed hotels to cancel new and existing reservations and c... US Embassy
2020-04-13 Military deployment The government deployed elements of the Mexican Armed Forces this week to the six states most affect... Embassy Mexico
2020-04-16 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Mandatory wearing of face masks in all public areas.... Local Government — Mexico
2020-04-17 Limit public gatherings Authorities extend social distancing measures and business restrictions until May 30... GardaWorld
2020-04-18 Military deployment Military deployment to protect hospital installations and health staffs.... Government — Mexico
2020-04-20 Curfews Daily curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.... US Embassy
2020-04-20 Border closure  Extension of the joint initiative with the US, to close US-Mexico border to all non-essential travel... US Embassy
2020-04-20 Strengthening the public health system Each hospital will be equipped to serve only people infected with coronavirus and will be located in... US Embassy
2020-04-20 Health screenings in airports and border crossings Passengers and aircrew members arriving at Mexican airports may be subject to health screenings incl... US Embassy Mexico
2020-04-20 Limit public gatherings Prohibition on recreational walking, running, and bicycling. Essential workers are encouraged to ca... US Embassy
2020-04-20 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Mandatory wearing of face masks in all public areas.... US Embassy
2020-04-20 Domestic travel restrictions Public transportation will operate at 50 percent capacity to maintain a healthy distance between use... US Embassy
2020-04-20 Isolation and quarantine policies Passengers and aircrew members arriving at Mexican airports may be subject to health screenings incl... US Embassy Mexico
2020-04-20 Schools closure  Extension of school closures in most municipality until the 30th of May.... US Embassy
2020-04-21 Limit public gatherings Large gatherings have been prohibited, those in the state of Durango should remain in their houses u... US Embassy
2020-04-21 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Authorities announced the country entered Phase 3 (the highest phase of three) as the number of conf... GardaWorld
2020-04-21 Awareness campaigns Extension: Awareness campaign 'Jornada Nacional de sana distancia' to encourage social distancing an... Government — Mexico
2020-04-22 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Requirement to use facemasks in various states.... US Embassy
2020-04-23 Domestic travel restrictions One-day-per week vehicule prohibition, now includes cars that previously were exempt (those with a 0... US Embassy
2020-04-24 Domestic travel restrictions Residents can only go out by themselves, for essential activities, and observing social distancing ... Government — Mexico
2020-04-26 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Use of face coverings/masks in public areas is obligatory.... US Embassy
2020-04-27 Limit public gatherings Closure of non-essential businesses and shops in the city of Saltillo, Coahuilla. Essential activiti... Local Government — Mexico
2020-04-30 Domestic travel restrictions Acapulco, in the state of Guerrero, will be instituting the “Hoy No Circula” program. License pl... US Embassy
2020-04-30 Partial lockdown Extension: All non-essential activities in the public, private and social sector are suspended until... US Embassy
2020-05-01 Requirement to wear protective gear in public The use of masks is obligatory. Authorities can fine and/or arrest violators for up to 36 hours.... US Embassy
2020-05-04 Curfews Traffic is limited by a 10 p.m. curfew.... US Embassy
2020-05-04 Domestic travel restrictions The government of Hidalgo is now implementing the “Hoy No Circula” program. Private vehicles wit... US Embassy
2020-05-04 Domestic travel restrictions Traffic is limited to essential nature only before curfew, with single occupancy only in cars unless... US Embassy
2020-05-04 Closure of businesses and public services Temporary closure of all public cemetery in La Paz. ... Local Government — Mexico
2020-05-04 Checkpoints within the country Checkpoints installed in the city of La Paz.... Local Government — Mexico
2020-05-06 Economic measures APEC economies agree to keep markets open and trade flowing... NZ Beehive
2020-05-09 Psychological assistance and medical social work Psychological support for health workers.... Government — Mexico
2020-05-12 Border closure  Mexico's shared border with the US will remain closed until Tuesday, May 19. The closure applies to ... GardaWorld
2020-05-13 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Authorities announce three phase-plan to ease COVID-19 lockdown... GardaWorld
2020-05-18 Economic measures economic activity will resume in 269 municipalities with low numbers of COVID-19 cases from Monday, ... GardaWorld
2020-05-18 Other public health measures enforced During the second phase, which will last from May 18 to Saturday, May 31, the country will prepare f... GardaWorld
2020-05-19 Border closure  Authorities extend travel restrictions at US border until June 22 applies to recreational travel, w... GardaWorld
2020-05-28 Changes in prison-related policies In Mexico they enable an exclusive jail for prisoners infected with Covid-19... prensa
2020-06-01 Closure of businesses and public services construction sector and automobile manufacturers resumed operations ... BBC News
2020-06-01 Limit public gatherings national social distancing measures to be lifted on Monday, June 1... GardaWorld
2020-06-01 Emergency administrative structures activated or established The government will subsequently assess the readiness of individual states to reopen in phase 3, whi... GardaWorld
2020-06-01 Closure of businesses and public services Parks in Mexico City re-opened to a third of their capacity.... BBC News
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