Mexican states move to ban the sales of snacks and soda to kids

Legislators in the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Tabasco have voted to ban the sale of highly-processed snack foods and sugar-sweetened beverages to kids under the age of 18. The states have taken this action to address the obesity crisis among Mexico's youth and to protect against COVID-19. Obesity is a contributing factor to the risk of serious illness from the virus.