Perú usa estadio de fútbol como mercado de alimentos en tiempos del COVID-19

In Peru, a football stadium in Bellavista is repurposed as a market to provide affordable food and combat speculation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative supports local producers and ensures food safety through government-backed measures. Safety protocols are enforced for visitors, and the government plans to expand similar markets nationwide to maintain fair pricing.

What is the primary purpose of using the football stadium in Bellavista during the pandemic?

• To host football matches

• To provide affordable food to the community

• To conduct COVID-19 testing

• To serve as a temporary hospital

How do itinerant markets and the Ministry of Agriculture support local producers?

• By helping them sell products at fair prices

• By offering financial loans

• By providing free seeds and fertilizers

• By exporting their goods internationally

What safety measures are implemented at the market to protect buyers?

• Installing air purifiers

• Spraying disinfectant, checking temperatures, and requiring masks

• Providing free hand sanitizers

• Offering free COVID-19 vaccines

What are the COVID-19 statistics mentioned for Peru in the transcript?

• 20,000 infected and 500 deaths

• 15,000 infected and 300 deaths

• 12,491 infected and 274 deaths

• 10,000 infected and 200 deaths

What is the government's plan to ensure fair food pricing across Peru?

• To provide food vouchers to families

• To reduce taxes on food products

• To open 900 new food markets nationwide

• To import cheaper food from neighboring countries