Mexican coronavirus tally rises to 118

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Mexico rose on Wednesday to 118 from 93 a day earlier, the Mexican health ministry said.

There are currently 315 suspected cases currently waiting test confirmations.

"Of the cases, 59 percent have been male and 9 percent have required hospitalization, not necessarily because of presenting a serious illness," said the health ministry.

Ruy López Ridaura, Director General of the National Center for Preventive Programs and Disease Control, reported that the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) has around 4,000 beds for intensive care, which . . .