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Peru's President: 70% of COVID-19 patients already recovered

ANDINA/Prensa Presidencia

14:22 | Lima, Jul. 22.

The President of the Republic Martin Vizcarra on Wednesday reported that 70% of patients have recovered from the novel coronavirus in Peru.

"252,246 patients out of the 366,550 Peruvians who tested positive —of a total of over 2 million samples— have managed to recover from COVID-19 to date," he expressed.

"This data is relevant because it represents almost 70% of the total citizens infected in the country," he stressed.

Within this framework, the Head of State requested citizens not to neglect the prevention measures aimed at avoiding contagion because the vaccine against this infection will not be available in the country before the end of 2020.


"If we let our guard down, anything can happen in the next six months," he warned.

"Now, we only have three ways to directly combat the contagion and all three depend on all of us supported by permanent hygiene, that means hand washing with soap and water or some disinfectant; social distancing; and avoiding crowds or meetings of any kind. Don't be overconfident," he concluded.

Remarks were made during a press conference held at the Government Palace in Lima.

At the event, the President addressed the measures taken by his administration to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

The Head of State was joined by Cabinet members on this occasion.

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Published: 7/22/2020