Likewise, the top official said that nine regions are at a very high risk level, which demands "very strong protection measures." These include Tumbes, Amazonas, Cajamarca, Ayacucho, Cusco, Puno, Arequipa, Moquegua, and Tacna.
In these jurisdictions, stores in general are authorized to serve customers at a capacity limit of 20%, followed by open-air restaurants (30%), and basic product stores (50%).
Interprovincial land transportation will be allowed at a capacity limit of 50%, and air transportation will continue as of today.
The nighttime curfew will run from 8:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m., whereas the use of private vehicles will be restricted on Saturdays and Sundays.
High risk
Furthermore, the statesman mentioned that the regions: Piura, Loreto, Lambayeque, La Libertad, San Martin, Ucayali, and Madre de Dios are at high risk level.
Curfew will remain in force between 9:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m., and the use of private vehicles will be restricted on Sundays. However, interprovincial transportation will be allowed.
All these measures will come into effect on January 31 at 00:00 hours for a period of 15 days, including February 14.
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