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Sonoran Capital Hermosillo Now At Moderate Coronavirus Risk

Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora and its largest city, has fallen to moderate coronavirus risk, according to a state metric.

That comes as the state in general continues the downward trend toward fewer deaths and new confirmed cases, according to datatracked by the University of Sonora. While state health officials are urging continued compliance with social distancing, mask wearing and other measures, some restrictions will now ease.

Night clubs and casinos will again be able to open at reduced capacity, and all businesses will be able to operate until midnight, according to a state release. Mass events like concerts and festivals remain prohibited in all cities at moderate risk or above.

Six Sonoran municipalities remain at high risk, including Cajeme — home to the second-largest city Ciudad Obregon — and Puerto Peñasco, the popular beach resort. All but two cities included in the weekly state health department summary showed improvement from the previous week.

Murphy Woodhouse was a senior field correspondent at KJZZ from 2018 to 2023.