Peru: President calls on citizens to continue complying with preventive measures

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11:24 | Huaraz (Ancash region), May. 4.

The President of the Republic Francisco Sagasti on Tuesday requested Peruvians to continue complying with extreme care measures against COVID-19, despite the decrease in mortality and contagion of this disease.

The Head of State said that —although the statistical data reflect that the number of cases has begun to decrease slightly— it is necessary to continue respecting prevention measures.

"We are at a critical point, but with a slight improvement that we hope will continue in the future," he indicated, noting the need to wear face masks, maintain physical distancing, and avoid crowds to prevent further contagion.

The top official reminded citizens that the vaccine constitutes the main shield against the pandemic. Yet if the defense of personal care and protocols do not remain in force, it will not be possible to get out of the crisis for a long time.

Likewise, the statesman urged the people, who hesitate to get vaccinated, to put aside that stance and get immunized to protect themselves, their families, and all citizens in general.

Mr. Sagasti affirmed that his administration cares for the entire nation, but —first of all— for those who take care of other Peruvians, meaning those on the frontline against COVID-19 and the most vulnerable ones.

Therefore, the Peruvian leader recalled that —after the immunization of medical and law enforcement personnel— it proceeded with elders aged above 80, followed by those over 70 and soon those aged above 60 will come.

Afterwards, vaccination will benefit citizens who have congenital problems or degenerative diseases, people with Down syndrome, and those who require dialysis or undergo cancer treatments.

Vaccines for Ancash

The President stressed that the 10,530 Pfizer vaccines delivered today will allow the State to continue immunizing older adults in Ancash region, which will rely on a total of 185,520 doses to arrive progressively in the country.

With this, it will be possible to vaccinate 91,260 older adults in Ancash region.

According to the Head of State, the vaccine is still a scarce good. Nonetheless, there are already firm contracts for Peru to rely on 48 million doses thru the end of the year. It means that everyone aged above 18 may be vaccinated by that date.

Since the pandemic will not disappear quickly, the Government continues with the negotiations to secure more doses for the next administration taking office on July 28, 2021.

Remarks were made from the city of Huaraz (Ancash region), where Mr. Sagasti arrived to deliver COVID-19 vaccines.

"De acuerdo a la disponibilidad de vacunas nos aseguramos ser equitativos y justos con todas las regiones del país", presidente @FSagasti durante la entrega de 10 530 dosis de vacunas Pfizer al gobernador regional encargado de Áncash, Henry Borja.#VacunasEnLasRegiones pic.twitter.com/XE9PS2lqTE
— Presidencia del Perú ???? (@presidenciaperu) May 4, 2021

Ahora | El presidente @FSagasti, junto con el titular del @Minsa_Peru, @ougarteu, lidera la entrega de un nuevo lote de dosis de vacunas Pfizer a la región Áncash.#VacunasEnLasRegiones
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— Presidencia del Perú ???? (@presidenciaperu) May 4, 2021

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Published: 5/4/2021

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