Mexico registers 450 new cases of coronavirus and 37 deaths - health ministry

MEXICO CITY, April 16 (Reuters) - Mexican health officials reported on Thursday 450 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 37 new deaths, bringing the country's total to 6,297 cases and 486 deaths.

Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell said last week the country might have as many as 26,500 people infected with the fast-spreading coronavirus.

Citing government models, Lopez-Gatell said many who are infected likely did not have symptoms or were not diagnosed. (Reporting by Stefanie Eschenbacher)