Peru: Coronavirus cases total 68,822; 22,406 have been discharged

The number of citizens infected with coronavirus (COVID-19) rose to 68,822 in Peru and the death toll reached 1,961 as at Monday at 00:00 (local time), the Ministry of Health (Minsa) has confirmed.
Publicado: 11/5/2020
Of those testing positive, 60.2% are men and 39.8% women.
444,047 samples tested negative for COVID-19 —out of a total of 512,869 samples taken.
It must be noted 22,406 people have been discharged and declared healthy. Other 6,648 are hospitalized.
Minsa is the official source of authorized information on coronavirus in the South American country. Thus, the content circulating in social media and other unofficial networks should not be deemed as true.
The ministry recommends washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; covering nose and mouth with the forearm or a tissue when coughing or sneezing; avoiding eye, nose, and mouth touching with unwashed hands; and avoiding close contact with people who have respiratory illnesses.
Prevention
Minsa recommends that people should take the following preventive measures:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Cover your nose and mouth with your forearm or a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
ACTUALIZACIÓN | Esta es la situación del coronavirus #COVID19 en Perú hasta las 00:00 horas del 11 de mayo. #PerúEstáEnNuestrasManos.
— Ministerio de Salud (@Minsa_Peru) May 11, 2020
Más información: https://t.co/Z1PTQPPeNe
Sala situacional: https://t.co/oFMAUUM0zQ pic.twitter.com/sbRISsMyhD
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Publicado: 11/5/2020
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