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Peru: Coronavirus cases total 2,243,415; 19,192,243 citizens fully vaccinated

00:00 | Lima, Dec. 6.

The number of citizens infected with COVID-19 rose to 2,243,415 and the death toll reached 201,379 in Peru as of December 4 at 10:00 p.m. (local time), the Ministry of Health (Minsa) has reported.

Within this framework, six people passed away from the virus on the analyzed day.

18,312,029 samples tested negative for COVID-19 —out of a total of 20,555,444.

It must be noted that 2,224,331 people have been discharged and declared healthy. Other 3,102 were hospitalized.

COVID-19 vaccine 

On the other hand, a total of 43,575,735 vaccine doses have been administered in Peru as of December 5 at 6:00 p.m. (local time). Within this framework, 19,192,243 people have received both doses.

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.

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Publicado: 6/12/2021