The Juárez municipal government on Friday launched what it described as an "aggressive campaign" to prevent coronavirus contagion in the city.

The office of Mayor Armando Cabada is distributing posters across city agencies that encourage preventative measures including hand-washing, disinfecting surfaces, covering coughs or sneezes and avoiding contact with those who are sick.

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There have been no confirmed cases of COVD-19 in Juárez, according to the El Diario newspaper. However, two Juárez residents are being monitored by state epidemiologists to determine if they may carry the virus, the newspaper reported.

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The city hasn't yet scaled back government activities, and schools remain in session. Primary and higher education authorities are slated to meet Saturday to determine what measures will be taken regarding coronavirus, according to the El Diario newspaper.

Mexico's health department has confirmed 26 cases nationwide with 105 additional suspected cases as of Friday, March 13, according to the El Universal newspaper in Mexico City.

The confirmed cases are located in Mexico City and 10 states nationwide; Chihuahua state isn't one of them.

Lauren Villagran can be reached at lvillagran@elpasotimes.com.