[News]Coronavirus in Peru: the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country rose to 237,156

[Dr.Drako]

The number of infected by coronavirus had a new increase this Tuesday, going from 232,992 to 237,156, according to the Minsa.


 

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported on Tuesday 16 that the number of cases of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country rose to 237,156. Until yesterday, 232,992 had been reported. This announcement was made on day 93 of the current state of emergency and social isolation in Peru.

The Executive Power ordered the extension of the state of national emergency until Tuesday, June 30. This has been in force in the country since March 16. The measure involves isolation and mandatory restraint in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Since May 25, mandatory social restraint (curfew) runs from 9 p.m. until 4 a.m. in almost all the country, with the exception of the Tumbes, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Loreto, Ucayali, Ica, Piura and three Áncash provinces (Santa, Casma and Huarmey) where it will be 6 p.m. at 4 a.m.
 

Among the recent measures implemented by the Government and in force since Monday, May 25, is that people can process district vehicle passes, which will allow them to use their private vehicles to supply food, medicine and financial services in districts where they reside.
 

Likewise, since May 25, new economic activities have returned to operation, in what will be the beginning of a new stage of the productive revival, among them is electronic commerce and the hairdressing service at home, among several others. services.
 

Another of the measures implemented is the departure of minors up to the age of 14 for a period of half an hour and 500 meters away from their homes, which began to take effect on Monday, May 18. Regarding this measure, the Minsa updated the list of districts considered high risk in which parents of children under 14 are not recommended to take the walks allowed by the Government.
 

Unlike the first list, the new one only excludes Surquillo from districts with a high level of COVID-19 transmission in Metropolitan Lima. The capital districts with high risk are: San Juan de Lurigancho, Lima Cercado, San Martín de Porres, Ate, El Agustino, Comas, Villa el Salvador, La Victoria, San Juan de Miraflores, Santa Anita, Rímac, Villa María del Triunfo, Puente Piedra, Los Olivos, Chorrillos, Independencia, Carabayllo, San Miguel and Breña.
 

On June 2, the Ministry of Health (Minsa) approved a health directive that allows the progressive reincorporation of physical activity and recreation in public spaces during quarantine. The Government also extended the health emergency throughout the country until September 7. The extension is for an additional 90 days from June 10 and allows the implementation of the actions required to face the COVID-19 pandemic.