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Peru President: We will not let our guard down against COVID-19

13:56 | Lima, Jun. 9.

The Government of Peru will not let its guard down and will continue to persevere in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic nationwide, President Martin Vizcarra affirmed on Tuesday.

In this sense, the top official expressed confidence that this trend will gradually be replicated throughout the country.


Likewise, the statesman recognized the efforts undertaken by the medical, healthcare and administrative personnel who work in said State-run medical center. Currently, they total 800 health servers.

The Peruvian leader said that this hospital has 60 mechanical ventilators and relies on a capacity to serve 400 COVID-19 patients, adding that it represents the State's efforts to combat the new coronavirus.


The President was joined by Health Minister Victor Zamora on this occasion.

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Publicado: 9/6/2020