12:00 | Trujillo (La Libertad region), Sep. 4.
Peru's Prime Minister Walter Martos on Friday arrived in La Libertad region to supervise the implementation of the
Territorial Aid Operation for Treatment and Isolation in Response to COVID-19 (Tayta Operation) and lead a coordination meeting with local authorities as well as legislators representing the region.
Upon arrival, the delegation —together with
La Libertad Governor Manuel Llempen— supervised the delivery of 30 oxygen cylinders and 2 tons of personal protective equipment provided by the Ministry of Health.
It is aimed at assisting —in their homes— the most vulnerable citizens, such as those over 60 years of age, and people with chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, among others) that aggravate their health status in case they become infected.
Interventions are coordinated with regional and local governments to reach the areas where the target population is located.
Since its launch, on June 1, 2020, the operation has managed to screen 11,527 elderly people with pre-existing diseases, of which 3,794 reside in 10 regions across the country, while 7,733 live in Lima and Callao.
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Published: 9/4/2020