Peru's President: There is sustained decrease in COVID-19 deaths

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra addresses media outlets from the Government Palace in Lima. Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic

15:44 | Lima, Sep. 9.

The Government's health strategy and the collaboration of citizens to comply with biosafety measures has led to a clear and sustained decline in the curve of deaths from COVID-19 over recent weeks in Peru, President Martin Vizcarra highlighted on Wednesday.

In this regard, the Head of State said that —during the last week of August— 4,162 people died. The amount is less than that recorded in the first week of the same month (6,767).

"Clearly, we can see a sustained decline in the curve registered over recent weeks. The most important thing is the commitment and collaboration of all people (…)," he emphasized.

However, the top official said that this situation should not generate triumphalism or overconfidence, which is why he urged the population to continue taking care of themselves and complying with the health measures to combat the pandemic.

"We must continue working; the virus has not gone away; we must continue acting responsibly for this downward trend to remain in place. No one is going to act in a triumphalist manner, neither you nor us," he stressed.

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

The President was joined by Prime Minister Walter Martos and other Cabinet members on the occasion.

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— Presidencia Perú (@presidenciaperu) September 9, 2020

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Published: 9/9/2020

Peru's President: There is sustained decrease in COVID-19 deaths

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