It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the Ministry of Health of the country.
“On July 5, samples were taken from 1,782,846 people on COVID-19 ... 302,718 positive results, 1,480,128 negative,” the statement said.
It is clarified that in the Latin American country, 10 589 people have died from the coronavirus so far.
In April, Peruvian Justice Minister Fernando Castañeda said that the country's authorities intend to amnesty about 3 thousand prisoners because of the pandemic of the coronavirus infection COVID-19.