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Peru: Operations Command coordinate further action to fight COVID-19

Photo: Twitter Minsa

Photo: Twitter Minsa

18:03 | Tumbes (Tumbes Region), Apr. 21.

The Head of the COVID-19 Operations Command Pilar Mazzetti —joined by Peru's Housing Minister Rodolfo Yañez— on Tuesday met with Tumbes Region Governor Wilmer Dios to coordinate further actions and prevent the coronavirus spread in the South American country.

In addition, it was informed that 4,000 rapid tests will arrive in the northern Peruvian region in the coming days, as well as that of a team of experts from the Health Ministry (Minsa) to support the virus control processes.

Earlier today, Dr. Mazzetti, Minister Yañez, and Congress Chairman Manuel Merino visited Piura Region to deliver 12,000 rapid tests. 




Tuesday marks the thirty-seventh day of mandatory social isolation.

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Published: 4/21/2020