The number of citizens infected with COVID-19 rose to 1,667,737 and the death toll reached 55,812 in Peru as of April 13 at 10:00 p.m. (local time), the
Within this framework, 323 people passed away from the virus on the analyzed day.
8,491,106 samples tested negative for COVID-19 —out of a total of 10,158,843.
It must be noted that 1,592,937 people have been discharged and declared healthy. Other 15,074 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.
• 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.