The number of citizens infected with COVID-19 rose to 1,893,334 and the death toll reached 66,471 in Peru as of May 16 at 10:00 p.m. (local time), the
Ministry of Health (Minsa) has confirmed.
Within this framework, 251 people passed away from the virus on the analyzed day.
10,225,594 samples tested negative for COVID-19 —out of a total of 12,118,928.
It must be noted that 1,838,647 people have been discharged and declared healthy. Other 13,079 were 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.
Minsa recommends that people should take the following preventive measures:
• Wear a face mask / and a face shield when using public transportation and going to markets, supermarkets, shopping centers, or department stores.
• 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 close contact with people who have respiratory illnesses.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
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Published: 5/17/2021