Mexicans turn to humor

MEXICO CITY. Televisa is cutting all "nonessential" kisses from its soap operas. A song called the "Influenza Cumbia" is climbing the charts. As Mexicans lock themselves inside in fear of the virus, they can't help but have a little fun with it as well. The surgical masks that Mexicans have donned by the millions have become canvases for creativity, with some adorning them with painted-on monkey mouths, outsized mustaches or "kissy lips."