Peru Extends State of Emergency Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Peru began new nationwide restrictions for one month Monday, a day after reaching a new record of COVID-19 deaths. 

The country’s health ministry registered 433 COVID-19 related deaths on Sunday, following a steady increase in deaths this month.  Under the new government order, residents cannot use private vehicles on Sunday, but public transportation will be available.  The order also places limits on the size of gatherings and the mandatory social curfew accordance comes with threat alert levels, beginning with moderate, high, very high, and extreme risk.