Mexico at 'peak moment' of coronavirus crisis after biggest daily rise in cases

Assistant Health Secretary Hugo López-Gatell - an epidemiologist and Mexico's coronavirus tsar - described this as 'the most difficult moment of the first wave of the epidemic'. He said that the country 'could not relax measures' in place to stem the spread of the virus, and instead needs to embrace a 'new normal' to avoid another wave of infections. On Monday, some key industries - including mining, construction and automobile assembly - are scheduled to partially reopen. Mr López-Gatell stressed that the re-opening of these industries will be largely preparatory, with a broader restart of businesses not scheduled until 1 June. Government data released on Thursday also showed more than half of hospitals in the capital, Mexico City, were at capacity with coronavirus patients.