VOICED : Peru supera los 100.000 casos de covid-19 con hospitales cerca del colapso

Peru has surpassed 100,000 COVID-19 cases and 3,000 deaths, making it the second most affected country in Latin America by cases and third by deaths. Despite a national lockdown and border closures, food markets remained open, becoming virus hotspots. Poor distribution of government aid led to crowding at banks. Peru has enlisted Cuban medical professionals to bolster healthcare services and prepared additional beds for less severe cases.

Which country in Latin America has the second highest number of COVID-19 cases as of the report?

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Peru

• Mexico

What was one of the main issues faced by public hospitals in Peru during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Lack of electricity

• Insufficient number of doctors

• Overcrowding of patients

• Shortage of medical equipment and medicines

What measure did Peru take on March 16 to combat the spread of COVID-19?

• Increased public transportation services

• Implemented a national lockdown and closed borders

• Opened new hospitals

• Distributed free masks to the public

What was a consequence of the poor management of government financial aid in Peru?

• Increased online transactions

• Closure of banks

• Crowding in banks without social distancing

• Reduction in market operations

What action did Peru take to strengthen its healthcare services during the pandemic?

• Signed an agreement for Cuban medical staff

• Built new hospitals

• Increased local medical staff salaries

• Imported medical equipment from China