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Mexico City Activates Cold-Weather Alert, Sets Nov. 15 Start for Winter Aid Operation

Health officials promote free flu, COVID-19, plus pneumococcal shots at mass sites to protect high-risk groups.

Overview

  • The city’s risk agency issued a yellow alert for Wednesday morning, forecasting 4–6°C lows in Álvaro Obregón, Cuajimalpa, La Magdalena Contreras, Milpa Alta, Tlalpan and Xochimilco.
  • Mayor Clara Brugada announced a 300‑day outreach effort beginning November 15 to distribute more than 150,000 blankets and hot meals.
  • The winter operation will provide targeted assistance to people experiencing homelessness to reduce exposure and health risks.
  • Health Secretary Nadine Gasman set goals of 2.4 million influenza shots, about 900,000 COVID-19 doses and roughly 400,000 pneumococcal vaccinations, all free without beneficiary status requirements.
  • Vaccines are available at health centers, a mega vaccination site at UNAM and mobile kiosks, while authorities advise layering clothing, avoiding abrupt temperature changes, eating foods rich in vitamins A and C, and reporting emergencies to 911, Locatel or SGIRPC.