A congressional candidate in Mexico has launched the world’s most uncanny election campaign…. in a coffin. Carlos Mayorga, a lower house candidate from the party called “Encuentro Solidario” on Tuesday began his campaign from a coffin to highlight the deaths caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

In pics: Why this Mexican election candidate kickstarted his campaign from a coffin

Mexico`s death toll from the coronavirus pandemic is likely at least 60% higher than the confirmed number, putting it in excess of 300,000, according to government data.

Mexico says COVID-19 deaths likely 60% higher than confirmed toll

A surge in coronavirus infections following the year-end holidays has left a growing number of Mexicans struggling with feelings of guilt or resentment over deaths that could have been avoided.

Mexico's post-holiday Covid surge brings remorse, recriminations

Brazil's Amazonas has announced a curfew to slow the spread of the coronavirus with authorities warning dire situation across the vast state. Watch: Amazonas on Thursday announced a 10-day curfew to combat the virus.

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Mexico will begin Covid-19 immunisation on Thursday, a day after the country receives its first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines. Undersecretary of Health Hugo Lopez-Gatell said Tuesday on Twitter: "Tomorrow (Wednesday) the first consignment of the Pfizer vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 arrives.

Mexico to start Covid-19 vaccination on Thursday

Mexico's health regulator has granted emergency authorisation to the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine. Health Undersecretary Hugo Lopez-Gatell, to this end, told a news conference: "Mexico's health regulatory agency, Cofepris, has granted emergency use authorisation to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Mexico regulator approves Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine

One of the main ways to fight the spread of coronavirus is washing hands. But for many families in one of Mexico City's poorest neighbourhoods, this is not an option due to the lack of clean water.

Mexico City is struggling to enforce hand washing amid pandemic. Here's why

The confirmed coronavirus death toll in Mexico on Friday topped 70,000 after the government reported more than 500 new deaths, a grim milestone for a country among those most affected by the pandemic.

Mexico tops 70,000 official COVID-19 deaths, but toll likely far higher

Mexico has been struggling with a crippling economy since the pandemic forced the country into a nation-wide lockdown and took thousands of lives. However, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador believes the country will be able to jump out of this tough situation soon.

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Mexico surpassed Britain as the country with the third-highest coronavirus death toll on Friday, as the pandemic reaches new milestones in Latin America and threatens to disrupt efforts to reopen the region's reeling economies.

Mexico takes over UK with third highest coronavirus death toll

Mexico has become the fifth hardest-hit country as the death toll from the novel coronavirus rose to 30,366 Saturday, propelling it past France in the global pandemic, according to the health ministry.

Coronavirus: Mexico becomes fifth-hardest hit country, surpassing France

In an unprecedented development, newborn triplets in Mexico tested positive for coronavirus even though their parents did not contact the virus. Mexican health authorities said that the triplets - two boys and a girl - were tested four hours after being born on June 17.

Newborn Mexican triplets test COVID-19 positive, parents do not

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake jolted Mexico on Tuesday with its epicentre near Crucecita, in the southeastern state of Oaxaca. The quake left 5 people dead.

7.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Mexico; 5 dead

Amid a constant rise in the number of coronavirus cases, the Mayor of Mexico City has announced a possible reopening of the city from Monday. On Friday, Mexico had reported a record-high 5,000 new positive coronavirus cases.

COVID 19: Mexico City to reopen economy from Monday amid rising cases

Even with a strict lockdown in place, Mexico recorded 3,593 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 341 additional fatalities, taking the total in the country to 113,619 cases and 13,511 deaths.

Mexico: 3,593 new coronavirus cases registered; actual figures much higher

Mexicans are throwing food out of windows and from balconies to help their fellow residents. It's all part of a donation campaign called "Avienta Una Despensa" ("Throw an Item out of the Window") that launched recently to support Mexicans affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Mexicans toss donations from balconies for fellow residents in need during pandemic

Cemeteries in Mexico have braced for a surge in deaths due to contracting the deadly coronavirus as the country is preparing to reopen. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says the pandemic has been tamed but experts, and those who must bury the dead, fear an alarming rise in cases.

Mexico's cemeteries brace for surge in coronavirus deaths as country readies to reopen

Mexico issued guidelines on Monday for restarting operations in the automotive, mining and construction sectors, pushing ahead with reopening the economy despite a growing national toll from the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about unsafe work sites.

Mexico begins lifting lockdown despite fears of COVID-19 onslaught

US records 20.5 million job losses in April; will bring it back, says Trump US labour Department said today that the coronavirus pandemic led to wiping out of 20.

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Mexico's health ministry has reported 257 fatalities and 1,982 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours. The new figures bring the total number of confirmed cases to 29,616 and 2,961 deaths.

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Amid the lockdown, Mexicans are discovering what they really need right now is a snuggle and a wet kiss from an adopted dog. Mexico City authorities estimate there are over a million stray dogs in the capital alone.

Adopted pets and people help each other through Mexico coronavirus lockdown