Mexico City Increases Death Toll to 5 During World Cup; No Details Provided
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
MEXICO CITY – The government of Mexico City reported on Monday that five people have died during activities related to the 2026 World Cup, an increase from the four deaths previously reported by authorities. Nadine Gasman, the city's Health Secretary, stated in a press conference that since the World Cup began on June 11, five fatalities have been recorded in the capital. This figure contrasts with the four deaths reported by the city government last week following the celebrations for Mexico's victory over Ecuador. During her remarks, Gasman did not specify the circumstances surrounding the fifth death nor clarify whether it corresponds to a previously unreported case or an update to the official count. She also informed that since the start of the tournament, authorities have provided 3,563 medical services and conducted 93 hospital transfers. Gasman presented a breakdown of medical attention classified by triage levels and colors, noting 3,438 non-serious cases classified as green; 109 that required medical attention (red); and 11 considered serious with priority for transfer (yellow). 'And (color) black, which represents the deceased: five unfortunate fatalities,' she mentioned.
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