President Vizcarra calls on Peruvians to stand together against coronavirus

13:33 | Lima, Mar. 10.

President Martin Vizcarra on Tuesday called on Peruvians to stand together in order to face the coronavirus (COVID-19) cases confirmed in the South American country, urging them to follow the recommendations issued by the Ministry of Health to come out well from this situation.

"Addressing health implies that all Peruvians should be committed and stand together to fight coronavirus. The Government is responsible for providing the measures and advice, but combating the virus is everyone's responsibility," he affirmed.

The Head of State recalled that the spread of coronavirus can be prevented by following simple hygiene measures such as washing your hands with water and soap. Likewise, he exhorted public and private institutions to have these tools at their restrooms.

"We are all responsible of maintaining and following the instructions provided by the Ministry of Health. There are 11 cases confirmed across Peru. Three brought the virus from Europe and infected their relatives. We have to ensure that further spread will be halted," the President expressed.

Under this premise, he noted that each minister was told to travel to one region in the country to talk to mayors, governors, and doctors, in order to join forces and face the coronavirus challenge together.

"Peruvians can overcome any challenge in life when we work together," said Mr. Vizcarra, noting that a national report will be prepared after the ministers' return.

"The measures taken need everyone's support and commitment. I am sure we are going to succeed in dealing with this problem, as we have with previous ones, and we are going to do this together: the Government, its authorities, hand-in-hand with the population," he emphasized.

Remarks were made as he handed over the title deed for Virgen del Carmen Market located in Manchay area belonging to Lima province's Pachacamac district.

Presidente @MartinVizcarraC: Para enfrentar juntos el #coronavirus, hemos dispuesto que todos los ministros viajen a una región del país para que conversen con las autoridades, médicos y la sociedad civil. Haremos una evaluación y tomaremos nuevas medidas. pic.twitter.com/aIKBQimP27
— Presidencia Perú (@presidenciaperu) March 10, 2020

¡La titulación llegó al mercado Virgen del Carmen de Manchay! Este gran paso de formalización beneficia a 232 propietarios quienes, gracias a la seguridad jurídica de sus inmuebles, tendrán la oportunidad de mejorar la calidad de vida de sus familias.
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— Presidencia Perú (@presidenciaperu) March 10, 2020

Presidente @MartinVizcarraC: El ministerio de @viviendaperu y @CofopriPeru tienen el encargo de entregar, este año, 200 000 títulos a familias que necesitan formalizar su propiedad. Cumpliremos la gran tarea de construir un país de propietarios. pic.twitter.com/OfZpIY6M3t
— Presidencia Perú (@presidenciaperu) March 10, 2020

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Published: 3/10/2020

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