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Peru: Tumbes, La Libertad and Junin receive molecular tests and oxygen cylinders

17:31 | Lima, Jun. 26.

Tumbes, La Libertad, and Junin regions received 10,000 molecular tests, 9 mechanical ventilators, 3 tons of personal protective equipment (PPE), 25 oxygen cylinders, 15 particle aspirators, and medications to strengthen the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Peru.

According to the Ministry of Health (Minsa), the valuable cargo was carried by air on Thursday.

At 9:30 p.m., Tumbes Region's Health Director Harold Burgos received 5,000 molecular tests, 3 ventilators, 25 oxygen cylinders, and 5 particle aspirators from Lissete Ortega, an adviser from the Ministry of Health.

Three hours earlier, in La Libertad, Ortega handed over 4 mechanical ventilators, 5,000 molecular tests, 10 particle aspirators, 2 tons of personal protective equipment, and medications to Governor Manuel Llempen and Regional Health Director Constantino Vila.

Minsa's representative claimed that such aid is a clear example of the strategic alliance and articulated work with regions under the 'Health Unites Us' strategy led by Health Minister Victor Zamora.

Meanwhile, 3,900 supplies —made up of 3,300 medications, 400 PPE units and 200 medical supplies— were sent to Junin region. The shipment was dispatched from Air Group No. 8 in Callao.

According to the National Center for Supply of Strategic Health Resources (Cenares), this cargo also included disposable face masks with a filter efficiency of 95%, waterproof overalls, protective glasses, disposable syringes, as well as ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine sulfate.

(END) NDP/MAO/RMB/MVB

Publicado: 26/6/2020