State health authorities report that Zihuatanejo currently has 553 active cases of Covid-19, Petatlán and La Unión both report 5 active cases. Guerrero is remaining in Semáforo Verde for now until at least February 6, apparently because even though the count is high, hospitalizations have remained low. Last I heard there were 0 patients in the Covid-19 section of the Hospital General.

The Cinema Flamingo in Ixtapa has stopped showing movies for the next month. And the cruise ship that was scheduled to stop here next week has cancelled.

Local tourism activity remains good and steady. Lots of foreigners at local restaurants, and local shops including Lupita's have been enjoying some modest sales. Weekenders from the inland cities continue arriving albeit not in great numbers at the moment.

The ocean temp seems to continue cooling ever so slightly at around 27°-28°C, and a cool breeze in the evening from the sierra makes for refreshing evenings and early mornings until the sun is up, and it rises quickly at these little latitudes. We couldn't ask for more perfect weather.

Many local restaurants are currently offering take-out or delivery services to avoid concentrations of people, something I hope many of you will take advantage of while we weather out this latest surge in infections.
Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Restaurants

¡Cuidemos nuestro patrimonio!
#NoBlueFlagEnNuestrasPlayas
#PreservemosPlayaManzanillo

Another picture postcard perfect morning in a calm Zihuatanejo Bay.