00:00 | Iquitos (Loreto region), May. 5.
Peruvian Health Minister Victor Zamora visited the rainforest region of Loreto to supervise the actions taken to prevent COVID-19 infections.
As part of the visit, the Minsa delegation brought personal protective equipment, medicines, and coronavirus rapid tests.
During the gathering, the health minister was informed of the situational context of the epidemic in Iquitos.
"We are where we are needed," said Zamora as he inspected the Regional Hospital of Loreto and verified the medical condition of coronavirus patients.
According to a statement posted by Minsa on Twitter, the Cabinet member supervised the operational capacity of said medical center and healthcare system, which will be strengthened.
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Published: 5/5/2020