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[QUOTE=Artisttyp;2453149]Great Article in spanish about cross border infections.

Tijuana is the 2nd largest city affected by Covid only behind the capitol CDMX.


[URL]https://www.elimparcial.com/tijuana/tijuana/Restricciones-en-frontera-Mexico-EU-no-bloquean-al-virus-20200523-0014.html[/URL][/QUOTE]Good article. We're at a crossroads concerning the virus. Unless people are prepared to socially distance (crippling the economy) until there is a proven vaccine, the only thing government restrictions accomplish is delaying infection or spreading infections out over a longer time horizon. True, that does somewhat protect our healthcare system from being overrun, but at what cost? If you don't eat, you die especially in Mexico where there is no safety net. At some point, due to a weak healthcare system and a myriad of other reasons such as a fragile economy, the Mexican government will do the math similar to an automaker's decision on whether to conduct a recall and pick the lesser of two evils: 1) a fatality number with one comma or 2) an economic death number requiring two commas. Every world government is faced with the same decision and as the saying goes "money talks".

Local doctors lend their time to treat COVID-19 patients in Tijuana.

BORDER REPORT.

By: Border Report Team.

Posted: May 22,2020 / 09:45 PM PDT / Updated: May 22,2020 / 11:35 PM PDT.

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — A group of doctors and other medical professionals will spend the next four weeks treating COVID-19 patients in Tijuana, Mexico.

One of the doctors is Jess Mandel, chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care at UC San Diego Health.

"We had sort of heard rumors for a while about challenges that were being faced by Tijuana. We felt these are our colleagues and we want to do everything we can to help them," Mandel said. "We've seen this with other infectious diseases, where we look at a bi-national effort across the border. We certainly see it with COVID-19, the more we cooperate together the better people are on both sides of the border. ".

Mandel and fellow UC San Diego Health Dr. Timothy Morris will spend mornings making rounds with their counterparts at Tijuana's Hospital General, treating and diagnosing patients.

Dr. Jess Mandel is pictured on the left, fellow UC San Diego Health Dr. Timothy Morris is in green with ICU Nurse Kelly O'Connor pictured in front of Tijuana's Hospital General. (Courtesy: Dr. Jess Mandel).

Everyone is acting on a volunteer basis helping on their free time.

"Last thing we want to do is say, 'we know the problem, we're here to fix it,' that never works," Mandel said. "The goal is to combine our expertise, combine our perspective, learning is in both directions, we take back what we learn to San Diego and hopefully they learn from us. ".

Dr. Timothy Morris, right, is pictured with Josue Beltran, a respiratory therapist, as they arrive to work in Tijuana. (Courtesy: UC San Diego Health).

Mandel said doctors in Tijuana told him hospitals are working at twice the capacity of their facilities.

"It is clear that like other places we've seen like New York, Spain. Like Italy, this is a system under stress, people are doing everything they can to help as many people as they can," he said.

Tijuana is one of the cities in Mexico's with the largest number of coronavirus cases. According to Baja California's Secretary of Health, Tijuana has 1,719 cases with 438 deaths.

[QUOTE=MrRussell;2453022]Hey guys,

Last visit to Tijuana was before Covid. Who has been there in the past 2 weeks? Are the clubs still closed? Where would I find chicas? Think it safe yet to visit? Will appreciate any updates. Thanks![/QUOTE]Clubs, bars, restaurants are all closed. There may be a couple restaurants around town that are open, but that's not your question. Paraditas can be found. I have read that you can get a room (30 minutes, or overnight) in Cascadas and they have several girls living there, or whatever, who can service you. That seems like a complete waste of time unless you live really close.

[QUOTE=Goyo61;2453048]Right next to Pedwest is a cheezie hostel that also has a private room. While it didn't get great reviews I thought it could be good to meet a hooker for a hour and then just head back across the border. Just do her doggy style to keep our distance.[/QUOTE]Why would you want to meet a hooker in some sketch hostel?? The love motels all over Tijuana are open for business and very popular.

[QUOTE=LuvMexicanas;2453155]Good article. We're at a crossroads concerning the virus. Unless people are prepared to socially distance (crippling the economy) until there is a proven vaccine, the only thing government restrictions accomplish is delaying infection or spreading infections out over a longer time horizon. True, that does somewhat protect our healthcare system from being overrun, but at what cost? If you don't eat, you die especially in Mexico where there is no safety net. At some point, due to a weak healthcare system and a myriad of other reasons such as a fragile economy, the Mexican government will do the math similar to an automaker's decision on whether to conduct a recall and pick the lesser of two evils: 1) a fatality number with one comma or 2) an economic death number requiring two commas. Every world government is faced with the same decision and as the saying goes "money talks".[/QUOTE]That is 100% correct!

[QUOTE=LuvMexicanas;2453155]Good article. We're at a crossroads concerning the virus. Unless people are prepared to socially distance (crippling the economy) until there is a proven vaccine, the only thing government restrictions accomplish is delaying infection or spreading infections out over a longer time horizon. True, that does somewhat protect our healthcare system from being overrun, but at what cost? If you don't eat, you die especially in Mexico where there is no safety net. At some point, due to a weak healthcare system and a myriad of other reasons such as a fragile economy, the Mexican government will do the math similar to an automaker's decision on whether to conduct a recall and pick the lesser of two evils: 1) a fatality number with one comma or 2) an economic death number requiring two commas. Every world government is faced with the same decision and as the saying goes "money talks".[/QUOTE]Definitely one of the most intelligent heartfelt straight forward posts I have read on the ISG Tijuana forums in weeks.

Thank You.

[QUOTE=Goyo61;2453048]Right next to Pedwest is a cheezie hostel that also has a private room. While it didn't get great reviews I thought it could be good to meet a hooker for a hour and then just head back across the border. Just do her doggy style to keep our distance.[/QUOTE]You don't want this hostel. I stayed one night few years ago. It was like 12 bucks so I figured find check in, shower, do hk, come back shower sleep 5 hours cross border at 8 am. It wouldn't work bringing girls they copy passports, they will know 10 seconds what's up, they will hear sex and conversation. The bathroom for the hostel bunks was quite terrible and I've been to 12 dollar hotels 2 blocks from hk. The hostel, at least 2 years ago, was full of asylum seekers, on the floor below, hostel 3rd floor, asylum seekers laying on mattresses, and only moms and babies no men, so while not part of the hostel it was depressing. And the mons wouldn't say Hello, to me in the lobby lounge area along the steps. I was willing to skip hk for the night if one would of liked me.

Gracias for the Hostel advice. While they have a private room. The status of the place isn't worth it. It was just so close to the border I thought there maybe an opportunity to check out.

Ironically. It seems there are some protections built into Zona Norte that is good for mongers.

Goyo.

[QUOTE=RikyMichaels7;2452902]I just spoke with my girlfriend who lives in Rosarito. She told me that as of yesterday, the entrances to Rosarito have been blocked off and they are only allowing people that live and work in the city to enter.[/QUOTE]Not true. Sometimes they put up checkpoints and check to see if you have a facial covering. If you do, they let you pass. Doesn't matter where you live. I'm not sure what happens if you don't have one. The checkpoints are not permanent. Sometimes they're there, sometimes not.

[QUOTE=ClamSlammer;2453315]Not true. Sometimes they put up checkpoints and check to see if you have a facial covering. If you do, they let you pass. Doesn't matter where you live. I'm not sure what happens if you don't have one. The checkpoints are not permanent. Sometimes they're there, sometimes not.[/QUOTE]I spoke with my dad yesterday, he lives in Rosario. He told me the authorities are only allowing travelers with valid proof of residence to enter the area. They're also giving citations to drivers who have too many people in the car. He didn't say what happens to those who don't have proof of residence. I imagine they allow you to pass but if they see you again, possibly a hefty fine and more harassment. I also spoke with a friend who operates his business in Ensenada and he told me the same. His business is planned to reopen June 1, but there's no guarantee.

[QUOTE=OcBarbarian;2453366]I spoke with my dad yesterday, he lives in Rosario. He told me the authorities are only allowing travelers with valid proof of residence to enter the area. They're also giving citations to drivers who have too many people in the car. He didn't say what happens to those who don't have proof of residence. I imagine they allow you to pass but if they see you again, possibly a hefty fine and more harassment. I also spoke with a friend who operates his business in Ensenada and he told me the same. His business is planned to reopen June 1, but there's no guarantee.[/QUOTE]El Imparcial had the story just yesterday I believe.

[QUOTE=OcBarbarian;2453366]I spoke with my dad yesterday, he lives in Rosario. He told me the authorities are only allowing travelers with valid proof of residence to enter the area. They're also giving citations to drivers who have too many people in the car. He didn't say what happens to those who don't have proof of residence. I imagine they allow you to pass but if they see you again, possibly a hefty fine and more harassment. I also spoke with a friend who operates his business in Ensenada and he told me the same. His business is planned to reopen June 1, but there's no guarantee.[/QUOTE]It's not true. I drive to Rosarito 3 times a week. I get waved through each time there is a checkpoint as long as I have my mask on. I haven't been asked a single time whether I live in Rosarito or not. And I'm an obvious foreigner. And more than half the time there is no checkpoint.

All you have are 2nd hand accounts. This is a classic example of one person stating a lie and then spreading to multiple people. I too, know people who claim that non-residents are being turned away. And all those people admit they haven't attempted to travel to / from Rosarito lately.

And you claim:

"if they see you again, possibly a hefty fine."

LOL! You actually think they keep a database of everyone that crosses into Rosarito without proof of residence? Then reference every non-resident that attempts to pass with that database? If you believe that I have some lovely beachfront land overlooking the Caribbean in Arkansas I'd like to sell you.

[QUOTE=Jinxx;2448251]There's still plenty of reason to go Tijuana, even with the bars closed. Hotels / motels are still open. Escorts are still available. Door girls are still out there available. Reports are that high end HK chicas are still available at Las Cascadas. Of course none of this helps the guys who are more interested in drinking and partying as opposed to the guys who are more focused on just straight sex, but still it's something. Exchange rate is great, and chicas are going broke and desperate. Get down to Tijuana and take advantage, help boost the economy. If anybody needs a wingman hit me up, I'm always available. I'm always down to go to the Zona and check out the action.[/QUOTE]You are soo very correct! Sorry I had an incident Being robbed at gunpoint put me off my game last trip but in another couple weeks (maybe sooner) I'll be back. I guess total trips around 700 in last 8 – 10 years so one time being fucked with Grgrr. It will never happen again. But I haven't posted or checked messages till just now. I was just thinking Bogota is safer than Tijuana currently. Hmm cheaper too but after my last episode in Cascadas I think I can do just FINE in Tijuana. The oldest profession will never close. HKTJ will open as soon as SoCal does. Meanwhile you just need to be creative and be careful. Fuck the virus, live your life but be careful. And don't be cheap.

Heard from a guy who does YouTube videos that HK and Adelitas are planning to open on June 1st.

[QUOTE=Rainman306;2453518]Heard from a guy who does YouTube videos that HK and Adelitas are planning to open on June 1st.[/QUOTE]......and we wait with bated breath. Are Hong Kong and Adelitas going to be the first p4p clubs in the world to open post covid?