COVID in Yucatán: 10 New Cases in First Week of June 2025

Federal health authorities have confirmed a concerning resurgence of COVID in Yucatán, with 10 new cases reported during the first week of June alone. This uptick represents a significant portion of the state’s 2025 infection count, as these 10 cases constitute 17% of the 57 total COVID-19 cases documented across the state in the first five months of the year.

The General Directorate of Epidemiology has responded by recommending strengthened preventive measures, particularly in high-risk environments such as closed spaces, hospitals, and educational centers, and among vulnerable populations such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.

According to the Yucatán Health Secretariat, between three and four SARS-CoV-2 variants, drawn from the 11 variants detected worldwide, are currently circulating within the state. While federal authorities emphasize that no national health emergency has been declared, the Ministry of Health urges residents to maintain vigilance, practice good hygiene habits, and seek booster vaccinations when necessary.

A 5-Year Battle Against COVID in Yucatán

Yucatán’s relationship with COVID-19 began in March 2020, marking the start of what would become a prolonged public health challenge. The early months proved particularly devastating, with the state experiencing a rapid escalation in both cases and fatalities. By June 2020, Yucatán was reporting daily death tolls that reached historic highs, including a single-day record of 12 coronavirus-related deaths.

The pandemic’s first wave hit Yucatán hard, with authorities implementing strict “red light” restrictions that shuttered most businesses and limited movement. The state’s traffic light system became a crucial tool for managing the crisis, with officials carefully monitoring hospital capacity, positivity rates, and transmission rates to determine when restrictions could be eased.

During the peak crisis in 2020, Yucatán faced severe challenges. Hospital beds reached critical capacity, with both intensive care units and general hospital beds operating at over 40% occupancy rates dedicated to COVID-19 patients. The positivity rate soared to alarming levels, at times reaching nearly 50%, far exceeding recommended thresholds for safe reopening.

The pandemic’s human toll was substantial. By mid-2020, hundreds of residents had lost their lives to the virus, with deaths concentrated among older adults and those with comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. The youngest confirmed patient was just three years old, while cases spanned all age groups up to 97 years.

Economic and Social Impact

The economic disruption proved equally challenging. Major markets, including San Benito and Lucas de Gálvez, were temporarily shut down when vendors tested positive en masse. The hospitality industry faced unprecedented restrictions, with hotels and restaurants operating at severely reduced capacity when permitted to open at all.

Yucatán’s gradual recovery began in late 2020 and continued through 2021, with the state slowly progressing from red to orange on the federal traffic light system. Vaccination campaigns launched in early 2021, initially targeting healthcare workers and elderly residents before expanding to broader populations.

The latest Weekly COVID-19 Report indicates that nationwide, Mexico confirmed 4,064 cases with 319 new infections during the first week of June. As of May 31, 49 deaths were recorded nationally, with fatalities concentrated in states including Aguascalientes (14.3%), Sonora (12.2%), and Guanajuato (10.2%).

Health authorities stress that while the current situation requires attention, it does not represent an alarming crisis. The circulating viruses are not more aggressive than previous variants but do demonstrate increased contagious capacity.