MEXICO CITY – Even as Mexico saw its largest one-day death toll, Mexico City announced Wednesday it will begin a gradual reopening June 1.
The nationwide death toll rose by 424 on Wednesday to 6,090, well above last week's record of 353 deaths reported in one day.
Total confirmed infections nationwide grew to 56,594, though the real number is probably several times higher because Mexico performs so little testing.
With about 9 million residents, the capital is one of the world's largest cities. Authorities predicted the pandemic is nearing its peak in Mexico City, but hospitals in the capital are already about three-quarters full.