The Peruvian Council of State on Thursday requested the population not to let its guard down in the fight against COVID-19 and to be responsible in this new coexistence established through a localized quarantine.
A statement informed that —during today's meeting— the Executive Branch had reported on the evolution of COVID-19, as well as the actions and efforts being carried out to achieve better results.
Another discussed aspect was the importance of the
economic reactivation to generate jobs aimed at achieving well-being.
"Likewise, it is necessary to improve the efficiency of public spending at the three levels of government," it added.
The meeting was held at the Lima-based Government Palace.
Initially set to last from March 16 to 30, the nationwide quarantine came to an end on June 30.