The Council of Ministers approved granting a posthumous promotion to the
who lose their lives due to their work against the coronavirus (COVID-19), President Martin Vizcarra announced on Thursday.
Likewise, the top official indicated that the current legislation only considers granting posthumous promotion to members of the Peruvian National Police and Armed Forces who had lost their lives in armed conflicts.
For this reason, the Head of State indicated that a legislative decree has been approved to reverse the situation and consider that benefit for the police and military, who are responsible for enforcing the Government's provisions during the current state of health emergency against the COVID-19.
"The legislative decree has already been approved. Surely, during the course of the day, it will be sent to Congress for the corresponding formalization purposes," he said.
Mr. Vizcarra assured that the change in the regulations will benefit the deceased members' relatives.
On this occasion, the President was joined by some members of the Council of Ministers. The event was held at the Government Palace in Lima.
Thursday marks the thirty-second day of mandatory social isolation.