The districts located in the central area of Metropolitan Lima register the highest number of deaths during the second coronavirus wave,
In his virtual presentation before Congress, the minister showed various graphs featuring the death curves in the center, northern, southern, and eastern zones of the capital city.
Likewise, the high-ranking official showed an image confirming that Metropolitan Lima has already exceeded the number of COVID-19-related deaths if compared to the
first wave of the pandemic.
"In Lima, the deaths have already exceeded those of the first wave; this is happening now; a turning point has not been achieved yet, and we hope that these can be lowered (...)," he added.
Regarding mortality in regions, the Cabinet member mentioned that the composition of graphs has changed in relation to the first wave.
"Although the central coast (Lima, Callao, and Ica) continues to lead in mortality (rates), the central Highlands (Huanuco, Pasco, Junin, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, and Apurimac) have also become a worrying component due to the high number of cases. The data will also help us focus the resources," he mentioned.
Hospital and home deaths
Moreover, Minister Ugarte explained that 87% of suspected deaths from COVID-19 occur in hospitals, while 13% happen at patients' homes.
"There are 13% of people who die at home, and it (the rate) is growing. This is essential to explain why the strategies will prioritize, as it is already being done, the primary care and the community care," he stressed.