The most important strategy in the
is containment. Relying on a rapid diagnosis will allow the State to attend to people in the first phase of the disease and avoid requiring more complex measures, such as hospitalization and the use of ICU beds,
Likewise, the Cabinet member said these tests will be destined for
primary care establishments, which are closest to the population, thus reinforcing the containment strategy.
The tests will be sent to the Directorates of Integrated Health Networks in Lima, Tumbes, Lambayeque, and Loreto regions.
Dr. Mazzetti indicated that antigen tests allow results to be obtained in a few minutes and without the need for a laboratory, thus allowing the containment of citizens who may have the virus and protecting their entire environment.
Constant support
He added that the support between both countries will remain in place because this is a joint fight.