Its neighboring state, the state of Mexico, will also impose measures, which include the suspension of all non-essential activity between December 19 and January 10, 2021.
Hospitals in the area have nearly 75% capacity and officials are opening to contain the rising infection.
“We are now at the levels we were at during the highest (pandemic) moment in June,” said Alfredo Del Mazo, the governor of the state of Mexico.
Mexico City has a population of about 9 million, but increases to 21.7 million when the largest metropolitan region is included.
Meanwhile, Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum called on all citizens to comply with the restrictions. She has called for an “extraordinary effort so that anyone who is seriously ill can always have a bed in a hospital.”
Sheinbaum herself was diagnosed with the virus in October.
Mexico City and the state of Mexico have now placed themselves at the “red level,” the highest measure of the country’s Covid-19 traffic light warning system.
“It’s important to be clear that 2020 and 2021 will be very special years for humanity,” Lopez-Gatell said as he urged people during the holidays to avoid parties and meetings and instead save them for a date. rear.
Stricter measures include the closure of the inner dining room, and only essential sectors such as transport, energy, health and construction remain open.