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Peru: COVID-19 infections remain in decline for 13 consecutive weeks

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Council of Ministers

19:58 | Lima, Jul. 7.

Coronavirus infections in Peru continue to decline for 13 consecutive weeks, while related deaths remain on the downward trend for the 10th week, Prime Minister Violeta Bermudez assured reporters on Wednesday.

On the occasion, the high-ranking official saluted the fact that it is the first time Peru does not have a single province at

an extreme alert level due to the pandemic.

The Cabinet chief said that —although the results are encouraging— it is appropriate to maintain preventive measures in order to avoid an eventual third wave.

"It depends on everyone," she emphasized.

Likewise, the government's spokeswoman mentioned that the goal of relying on 300 oxygen plants was reached, following the 63 —which existed when President Francisco Sagasti took office— as a result of the joint efforts undertaken by the civil society, private sector, as well as regional and local governments.

"The new administration will be in better shape to continue facing the pandemic and an eventual third wave," she said.

On this occasion, Bermudez stressed that around 67 million COVID-19 vaccine doses are secured, adding that more than 3 million citizens are already fully vaccinated.

In addition, she highlighted that the vaccination of around 200,000 rural school teachers began last Tuesday. Thus, students from remote areas hit by connectivity problems will be able to return to face-to-face classes gradually.

Remarks were made during a press conference held at the Government Palace in Lima.

Titular de la PCM: A 21 días del cambio de gestión gubernamental, desde el Ejecutivo seguimos trabajando en la #TransferenciaConTransparencia para que las nuevas autoridades que asuman el Poder Ejecutivo reciban una gestión ordenada. pic.twitter.com/fYmBPNm5UL
— Consejo de Ministros (@pcmperu) July 7, 2021

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Published: 7/7/2021

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