Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - ViZIHtando Paraíso

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As of today, since April 18, 2020 Zihuatanejo has registered a cumulative total of 1,872 confirmed cases of Covid-19 (7 more than yesterday), 147 that have resulted in fatalities, 61 that are currently active, and approximately 1,539 that have recovered. Hoping the downward trend holds. Maybe the stricter rules will help. La Unión currently registers 2 active cases and Petatlán currently registers 14.

I was EXTREMELY disappointed today to see more foreigners who appear to be from Canada and the USA than Mexicans walking the streets maskless. Unfortunately this reflects poorly on all foreigners who look like us. Apparently being rude on vacation simply doesn't bother some people. I can't imagine what their excuse could be.

My wife has been contacted regarding receiving her vaccine. I probably didn't answer when they called me. Hopefully we'll both get vaccinated during February.

Lots of folks were out on the beach early this morning. It was worth it.
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I don't understand why so many visitors would be so rude. After seeing your comments each day, now I am wondering if it isn't a misunderstanding or not knowing the local mask rules.
Where I am, masks are not required to be worn outdoors, but mandatory indoors. I don't know what rules apply in other areas across Canada or US, but suspect this may be part of the problem. Maybe they just don't know that masks should be worn outdoors in Z, cuz they haven't found your message board yet.

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yup

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I wish it was this easy and just a misunderstanding but it is far from the case for most as several people already have posted on other pages stating they did not feel they had to wear their mask outside and basically choosing which rules they will follow. Likely the same ones complaining about harder regulations for when they come back home.

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There are signs outside everywhere saying it's obligatorio. At the pier, at the zocalo, etc. It's not like people don't know.

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Fabulous sunrise foto! Thanks!

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Rob,
From my trip in October I do agree with you that the locals do a much better job of masking than I see back here in California. I’m also guilty of not wearing a mask when out exercising. I do have my mask handy and will put it on but not when someone is coming from the other direction, this is on the cyclopista not in town. 5 miles in the October heat is too much to wear a mask the entire time.

We spent our week at the Azul Grand and were the only gringos there. The place was shockingly full of national tourists who appeared to like playing a game of how many place can we not wear a mask. Don’t know how many times they would overcrowd the elevator and not wear a mask. Then there were those wonderful families that release kids to do whatever because when they are on vacation, they are no longer responsible for their kids. We have spent a week in last 6 October’s at the Azul Grand and it has gone from a mostly empty resort to a complete mess. We now have a trip booked in May staying at a condo in the Ixtapa marina. Maybe I should have listened to Dave when he suggested this about 5 years ago.

Hope you guys get your shots in February, I got my second one 10 days ago so hopefully I’m good now. Funny how you said that you missed your call for the vaccine. Last week my wife’s phone went off twice while we were eating dinner and I just missed answering it for her. Of course it was the county health department. They did call back the next day and she will get her second shot this Friday.

There are too many over here that will not take the vaccine. I work for a healthcare system with about 9,000 employees. We have had the vaccine available for all employees since just before Christmas, only 44% have got their first shot. Don’t worry we are not hoarding the vaccine, we sent a lot back to the county to not sit unused. How did we ever beat polio?

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How did we ever beat polio?

This is an excellent, trenchant question! Of course, generalizations are dicey but it just seems that our U.S. society has changed into one where a very sizable portion of the population no longer trusts the experts. No one is perfect. No one is without fault. However, generally people who study for many years are not doing it just to lord their expertise over the hoi polloi. They want to help. They want to make a contribution to society. Now, it seems, these experts are the enemies. The "elite" who must be ignored, disregarded, taken down, and shown to be charlatans.

It does not bode well for our society. Ah, well, nothing is permanent, including civilizations. The Soviets during the Cold War knew all too well that the only way they could defeat the United States was from within. The U.S. would have to defeat itself. Their problem was they did not have the proper tools. The Russians now have the needed tools as we have given them the tools. They, along with legends of others, domestic and foreign, are using these tools to undermine our country.

This Wednesday, I have an appointment with the Mexican Consulate in San Diego for my permanent visa with the ultimate goal of becoming a Mexican citizen. Wish me luck!