<p>This non-experimental, descriptive and exploratory quantitative study aims to analyze the short-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the employment of the Cozumel tourism sector, containment strategies and support for the population.&nbsp; Emerging and official documents on pandemic behavior were consulted at the national, state and local levels.&nbsp; An online survey was on Microsoft Forms with 356 responses; 82% of respondents declined their income. It is concluded that the closure of hotels, the fall of occupancy by up to 0%, the fall of 6.6% of cruisers and 63% cruise arrival compared to the previous year, exposes the vulnerability of employees of the tourism sector of Cozumel, it is suggested to diversify the offer to improve the living conditions of the inhabitants of the island.</p>
<p><strong><em>Keywords:</em></strong> Employment, Covid-19, Tourism, Cozumel, Quintana Roo</p>