Peruvian President Says Epidemic Data Decline For 5 Consecutive Weeks Calls On People To Stay Vigilant

　　China News Service, September 21. According to Peru’s “Gazette” report, on the 20th local time, Peruvian President Vizcarra stated that the government’s previous restrictive measures to curb the spread of the new crown virus have achieved results. The country was hospitalized and entered severe illness. The number of patients in the intensive care unit and deaths has declined for 5 consecutive weeks.

Data map: On July 23, local time, in Arequipa, Peru's second largest city, the families of patients with new coronary pneumonia lined up to charge medical oxygen cylinders.

　　Vizcarra pointed out that the Peruvian epidemic has rebounded before, and the government has adopted different restrictions in various regions and restored Sunday's prohibition.

These measures have achieved results, and the epidemic is gradually being brought under control. If all Peruvians continue to act responsibly, Peru will eventually overcome the epidemic.

　　Vizcarra called on the public not to relax their vigilance, emphasizing that avoiding the new coronavirus infection does not depend on health institutions or the government, but on everyone.

At present, Peru is facing many crises and has multiple needs, but controlling the new crown pneumonia epidemic is a top priority.

　　Vizcarra stated that it is necessary to supplement the ability to fight the epidemic by realizing an economic recovery plan to create job opportunities.

　　On the same day, Peruvian Deputy Minister of Health Luiz said that after canceling the use of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for new coronary pneumonia, Peru is currently preparing another treatment technology to deal with the new coronavirus and is waiting for the approval of the expert committee.

When asked about the number of deaths from new coronary pneumonia in Peru, Luiz pointed out that there are currently about 30,000 deaths, but the epidemiological monitoring system has recorded another 11,000 deaths of suspected new coronary pneumonia patients, and the authorities are investigating to determine the cause of death.