Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra has reported that 125 beds will be added at Rosas Pampa Field Hospital in Huaraz city (Ancash region) to step up the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
According to the Head of State, hospital capacity in Huaraz is insufficient to meet the demand, so a response to the pandemic is being coordinated with regional authorities.
The statesman noted that the city needs a new hospital —the current one dates back to 1965— and that the Government will pledge funding for its construction as long as the regional government prepares the technical file,
as has occurred in other regions.
Moreover, the President affirmed that actions are being taken to improve the supply of oxygen in the region so as to prevent a potential problem.
On the other hand, he explained the coronavirus pandemic is a complex situation, which involves a long phase of growth and a subsequent long phase of decline in coronavirus cases that can last between 6 to 8 months.
"Nearly three months have passed since the country entered the phase of growth and, according to experts, the entire process would require about 6 to 8 months to complete (…)," he added.
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Published: 6/1/2020