The Ministry of Health (Minsa) has reported that the negative molecular test and health affidavit requirement remains in place for
travelers arriving on flights from Europe.
In a press conference, Rodriguez stated that the National Center for Epidemiology, Prevention and Disease Control (CDC) kept track of 79,000 people who arrived in the country since
October 5 —when international flights resumed— and only 64 suspected cases of COVID-19 were reported, out of which at least 10% tested positive.
The Government had recently authorized flights —of shorter duration— from and to
36 international destinations, including cities across the Americas.
This is "because, in some cases, we had little response from those arriving in the country, and it is key to obtain a response to keep track of them," he said.
He noted that the decision to resume international flights from and to cities in Europe was made in consultation with the
Ministry of Health (Minsa).
Additionally, Rodriguez reported that Minsa will continue to monitor the number of cases reported in the places of origin of flights because "there is always the possibility that (COVID-19) cases could be imported."
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Published: 12/5/2020