18:32 | Chimbote (Ancash region), Jun. 25.
Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Thursday affirmed that mass gatherings of people will remain banned until at least the last quarter of the year when the cure or vaccine for COVID-19 is expected to be available.
"Everybody knows that some things should remain as they are.
In these 100 days, we have learned what works and what does not work when it comes to combating COVID-19. The things that work should remain as they are," he told the press.
Mr. Vizcarra commented that in the virtual meeting held Wednesday with counterparts from Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, and Argentina, the participants agreed to say that the coronavirus will be defeated when
the vaccine or cure is ready, which is expected to occur in the last quarter of the year.
The Peruvian leader emphasized that social distancing also impacts education.
"We must try to maintain
distance learning because schools accommodate a large number of students,
just like universities. Those activities have to remain in distance learning mode," the statesman added.
On this occasion, the President was joined by Ministers Victor Zamora (Health), Martin Benavides (Education), and Social Health Insurance System (EsSalud) Executive-President Fiorella Molinelli.
Thursday marks the 102nd day of mandatory social isolation in Peru.
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Published: 6/25/2020