determined to close Teotihuacan on March 21 and 22 for the Spring equinox .
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Nevertheless, this does not mean the archeological site will be definitely closed for, in coordination with state and municipal authorities of the State of Mexico , it was decided that the site will remain open in its normal schedule from Monday through Friday during the National Social Distancing Program .
Through a statement, the INAH informed that closing Teotihuacan has the purpose to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and warned that the status of the visits to the site are subject to change, so it urged visitors to remain alert to any announcements.
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Lastly, the INAH asserted it will implement all measures stated by the Health Ministry .
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