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Peru President: "I have no doubt we will win battle against coronavirus"

11:25 | Lima, Apr. 15.

President Martin Vizcarra on Wednesday affirmed that Peru will defeat the invisible enemy of coronavirus (COVID-19) thanks to the joint efforts of all sectors in the country and the valuable work of the National Police and Armed Forces.

During his visit to the National Police Emergency Squad headquarters in Lima, the President expressed gratitude to police officers who patrol the streets day after day to enforce the provisions given by the Government in the fight against this deadly virus.

"I have no doubt that we are going to win this battle, because there are Peruvians who fulfill their role, and you represent them. You have defended the country when required, you have confronted terrorism, and you are currently fighting other enemies, such as drug trafficking and crime, but today you are facing another silent enemy," he said.

The Head of State went on to say that this task is not easy and requires sacrifice and commitment to the homeland, as demonstrated by the law enforcement officials, who are far away from their families taking care of the society.

Mr. Vizcarra, who was joined by Interior Minister Carlos Moran, expressed his appreciation to the National Police —which is so important to Peru— for its dedicated work throughout the country.

Army

After this event, the top official headed to the Army's First Special Forces Brigade headquarters in Lima's Chorrillos district, where he expressed support for the military and highlighted their commitment and dedication in this battle against the coronavirus epidemic.

"I have come to express to you, in my capacity as Supreme Chief of the Armed Forces and National Police of Peru, my thanks for the work you have been doing (…)," he underlined.

During his visit to the base, the Commander-in-Chief recalled that 10,000 reservists had been requested to support the patrolling actions during the state of emergency against COVID-19, but —in the end— 16,000 young people have joined the sanitary fight.

The President said that they are "on the frontline against an invisible enemy," but lethal if not properly confronted.

Remarks were made within the framework of a mandatory social isolation imposed to prevent the COVID-19 from further spreading in the South American country.

Initially set to last from March 16 to 30, the measure has been extended thru April 26.

Wednesday marks the thirty-first day of mandatory social isolation.