MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities allowed private offices to reopen in the capital on Monday for the first time in more than a year following a drop in the number of coronavirus infections.
Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said the move meant that up to half a million people would be able to return to the office in the sprawling metropolis.
Companies must follow health and safety measures including limited occupancy of 20 percent, the use of face masks, social distancing and weekly coronavirus tests, she said.
Public sector employees will continue to work remotely.
The Mexico City authorities ordered offices to close in March last year and halted other non-essential acti…
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