The Government of Peru, through
Supreme Decree No. 041-2022-PCM, has formalized new measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
Said measures include the optional use of face masks at open spaces in regions where 80% of the population over the age of 60 has received the three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and where 80% of the population over 12 years of age has been given the two doses.
This and other measures go into effect today, May 1, and may be modified based on the epidemiological context.
Healthcare workers
The rule, published in the Official Gazette
El Peruano on April 23, also provides that healthcare workers must have had three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to be able to work on a face-to-face basis at their workplace.
Those with risk factors will perform remote or mixed work, based on the services they provide and on clinical examinations performed by occupational physicians or those acting in their stead at public entities.
Face masks in enclosed spaces
Additionally, the decree states that it is mandatory to wear a KN95 mask, or a three-fold surgical mask and over it, a community mask (fabric) in enclosed places.
Bus and plane travel
Peruvian citizens or foreigners over 12 years of age who intend to enter the national territory must provide proof of having received their first and second doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, while those over 18 years of age must show proof of having received a third dose.
Said measure also applies to urban and inter-provincial transportation.
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Published: 5/1/2022