Dark Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported this Saturday, May 9, that the number of cases of Covid-19 coronavirus in the country rose to 65,015. Until Friday there were 61,847. This announcement was made on day 55 of the current state of emergency and social isolation in Peru. The Executive Branch ordered the extension of the national state of emergency until Sunday, May 24, 2020. It has been in force in the country since March 16. The measure involves mandatory isolation and restraint to prevent the spread of Covid-19. As of April 13, mandatory social restraint (curfew) is in effect from 6 p.m. until 4 a.m. in almost all the country, with the exception of the Tumbes, Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad and Loreto regions, where it runs from 4 p.m. at 4 a.m. However, from Monday, May 11, the curfew will be in effect from 8 p.m. until 4 a.m. in almost the entire country, except for the regions mentioned above. The Government of President Martín Vizcarra had also arranged differentiated outings for men and women during the week to make purchases or go to pharmacies. However, this measure was canceled, but the total mandatory immobilization was maintained for Sundays. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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