The Regional Government of Cusco proposed implementing vaccine tourism in said region and boosting the arrival of tourists from countries —such as Israel and the United States— where progress has been made on the COVID-19 vaccination process,
"We are going to ask the Government to gradually open the borders and promote vaccine tourism from countries where there has been progress on the vaccination against COVID-19 (…)," he pointed out.
The governor said the vaccination goals are expected to be reached in one month and a half and thus give the population peace of mind to launch the path of reactivation.
The regional authority added that the objective is to promote Cusco as a safe destination.
"This campaign will begin
on June 24 (Cusco's jubilee day) and thus take advantage of July and August to receive visitors from the northern hemisphere," he said.
Vaccination
Moreover,
Governor Benavente claimed that around 400,000 doses are needed to immunize people aged above 60 across Cusco.
He specified that there are 27,000 older adults ready to be immunized, and they account for 15% of Cusco's population. This sector is made up of people aged above 60 and vulnerable ones, each of whom will receive two doses.
The governor also requested the Peruvian Government to meet the deadlines established for the delivery of doses so that the vaccination plan can go on.