Mexico's Independence Day celebrations muted by pandemic

Mexico’s Sept. 16 Independence Day celebrations were muted by the coronavirus pandemic, with a small, symbolic gathering replacing the usual massive military parade Wednesday.The ceremony was dominated by the awarding of “Miguel Hidalgo” medals, the country’s highest civilian honor, to 58 doctors, nurses and health personnel involved in the treating COVID-19 patients.Independence Day marks the start of the 1810-21 struggle for freedom from Spain, and has also been celebra