What's the government response timeline for Peru?

Protocol from January 31 (not used until march). First case of COVID-19 in Peru was in March 6 /web/20200401230218/ https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/505246/resolucion-ministerial-040-2020-MINSA.PDF

The Ministry of Health starts a National Campaign using social media, TV spots, podcasts, radio, and others. Campaign website: https://www.gob.pe/institucion/minsa/campa%C3%B1as/699-protegete-del-coronavirus Later, when the first case starts, the Government creates a page of daily-updated information on Coronavirus cases in the country Link: https://www.gob.pe/coronavirus Also, during the whole state of Emergency (from March 15), the President addresses the Nation daily at noon to give updates and announce new measures. Videos from President's messages: https://www.facebook.com/pg/presidenciaperu/videos/ (unable to archive this link)

As the first case of Coronavirus is announced in Peru, all passengers coming from Italy, Spain, France and China are screened. /web/20200401211825/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WjKSr7H2Yw /web/20200401211904/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3USQ8ItjOVc /web/20200401211936/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrMul5dBCuA

Since the first case was announced, the Ministry of Health is in charge of the identification and follow-up of contacts of confirmed cases; It is a critical measure to minimize the probability of subsequent transmission. For this, an has been developed to register real-time information. The chart with data they must collect is available from March 6 and the protocol is being refined in each "epidemiological alert" report of the National Center for Epidemiology, Prevention and Control of Diseases. /web/20200401211915/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3USQ8ItjOVc /web/20200401212614/ https://www.dge.gob.pe/portal/docs/tools/coronavirus/contactoscovid19.xlsx Here the latest "epidemiological alert" report: /web/20200401212545/ https://www.dge.gob.pe/portal/docs/alertas/2020/AE013.pdf

Protocol from March 8: /web/20200401225711/ https://www.gob.pe/institucion/minsa/normas-legales/455338-084-2020-minsa Protocol from March 30: /web/20200401225750/ https://www.gob.pe/institucion/minsa/normas-legales/465962-139-2020-minsa

There’s an ongoing coordinated public information campaign through traditional channels and social media at least since March 10 onwards. Here’s some examples: Ministry of Health’s campaign, posted on March 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKDKgcGuVZs Other videos from the Ministry of Health available here: https://www.youtube.com/user/minsaperu1/videos Ministry of Education’s campaign, posted on March 13: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1eiy6GZ6PU Other videos from the Ministry of Education available here: https://www.youtube.com/user/mineduperu01/videos

As Sanitary Emergency is declared (D.U. 025-2020; D.S. 008-2020-SA), all passengers coming from Italy, Spain, France and China are demanded to stay in quarantine for 14 days. /web/20200401211541/ https://elperuano.pe/noticia-medidas-ante-coronavirus-gobierno-posterga-inicio-clases-y-aislara-a-quienes-retornen-europa-y-china-90904.aspx

Sanitary Emergency is declared (D.U. 025-2020; D.S. 008-2020-SA). Private schools are required to close and public schools are not to open until the end of March (then this was extended to mid-April). Norm is from March 11th, effective on March 12th News (official newspaper): /web/20200401194928/ https://elperuano.pe/noticia-medidas-ante-coronavirus-gobierno-posterga-inicio-clases-y-aislara-a-quienes-retornen-europa-y-china-90904.aspx Presidential announcement: /web/20200401195133/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAgVm6PVsIc

From 12 March, all public events with 300 to more people are forbidden while the sanitary emergency is still in action (90 days). https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/suspenden-otorgamiento-de-garantias-inherentes-al-orden-publ-resolucion-ministerial-n-297-2020-in-1864485-1/

"Suspend the granting of guarantees inherent to public order for the realization of any public gathering that brings together more than 300 people" https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/suspenden-otorgamiento-de-garantias-inherentes-al-orden-publ-resolucion-ministerial-n-297-2020-in-1864485-1/

No evidence of recommendations to stay at home.

The President asks people to stay at home during the weekend: https://twitter.com/MartinVizcarraC/status/1238956622426365955

National State of Emergency: "Constitutional rights and freedom of transit are restricted, they can only go out to buy food" Mandatory quarantine/lockdown for all citizens and workers in the public and private sectors, unless they provide essential goods and services. https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf https://gestion.pe/peru/politica/coronavirus-en-peru-gobierno-anuncia-cuarentena-obligatorio-por-15-dias-por-coronavirus-noticia/

National State of Emergency: "Constitutional rights and freedom of transit are restricted, they can only go out to buy food" Mandatory quarantine/lockdown for all citizens and workers in the public and private sectors, unless they provide essential goods and services. https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf https://gestion.pe/peru/politica/coronavirus-en-peru-gobierno-anuncia-cuarentena-obligatorio-por-15-dias-por-coronavirus-noticia/

The Presidency declared a general lockdown from March 15 onwards through Supreme Decree 044-2020-PCM. Article 9 of the Supreme Decree established a 50% reduction of urban transport service. The article suspended the transport among provinces. Here’s the link to the decree: https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf

National State of Emergency: "Constitutional rights and freedom of transit are restricted, they can only go out to buy food" Mandatory quarantine/lockdown for all citizens and workers in the public and private sectors, unless they provide essential goods and services. https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf https://gestion.pe/peru/politica/coronavirus-en-peru-gobierno-anuncia-cuarentena-obligatorio-por-15-dias-por-coronavirus-noticia/

National State of Emergency: "Constitutional rights and freedom of transit are restricted, they can only go out to buy food" Mandatory quarantine/lockdown for all citizens and workers in the public and private sectors, unless they provide essential goods and services. https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf https://gestion.pe/peru/politica/coronavirus-en-peru-gobierno-anuncia-cuarentena-obligatorio-por-15-dias-por-coronavirus-noticia/

The Presidency declared a general lockdown from March 15 onwards through Supreme Decree 044-2020-PCM. Here’s the link to the decree: https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf All the classes are suspended since March 16 until the duration of the sanitary emergency. More information published by the Ministry of Education about measures related with schools is available here: https://www.gob.pe/8734-ministerio-de-educacion-coronavirus-medidas-de-proteccion-en-la-escuela

The Presidency declared a general lockdown from March 15 onwards through Supreme Decree 044-2020-PCM. The permitted work related activities include food retail, pharmacies and health related retail, and fuel. Here’s the link to the decree: https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf

The Presidency declared a general lockdown from March 15 onwards through Supreme Decree 044-2020-PCM. Article 8 of the Supreme Decree established that from March 16 and until the duration of the emergency the closure of international frontiers and international incoming flights. Here’s the link to the decree: https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf

16-March. The government disposes the transfer of around USD110 per family. This is not universalmeant for food expenses of vulnerable families for two weeks. As the State of Emergency has been extended this transfer has been disposed more times (same amount for every two weeks). The transfer was then extended to some Independent Workers (many of them informal), which do not currently hold contracts. On April 23, the President announced the same transfer but this time with "inverse targeting", meaning it would give the same amount for "everyone but the people in no need, who are currently receiving a salary". This is meant to reach 75% of the total population.

Total confinement (curfew) nationwide from 8pm. Additional to the requirement of staying at home, now between 8pm and 5am no one can go out unless it is an emergency, in which case people will be intervened by the police and miltary. From 5am to 8pm only one person per family can go out only for very specific reasons, such as buying food, medicine or working if allowed. /web/20200430030449/ https://www.gob.pe/institucion/pcm/normas-legales/462244-046-2020-pcm

18 March - Public Firm that provides water announces there will be no cuts for lack of payment during state of emergency (debt to be payed later) 18 March Government provides tax relief measures for families and businesses /web/20200430035555/ https://twitter.com/ToniAlvaL/status/1242288609199357952 03-Apr Government facilitates for firms to fraction debt and make no cuts in electricity, gas and telecommunications /web/20200430040336/ https://elcomercio.pe/economia/personal/coronavirus-agua-luz-telefonia-tv-paga-e-internet-que-facilidades-de-pago-se-aplicaran-para-los-servicios-basicos-covid-19-cuarentena-recibos-noticia/?ref=ecr

From 30 March, total confinement (curfew) is extended from 6pm to 5am in the country and from 4pm to 5am specifically in 5 higher-risk regions [this is an additional measure to lockdown. During these hours, no one can go out unless is an emergency in which case people will be intervened by the police and miltary. From 6am to 6pm only one person per family can go out only for very specific reasons, such as buying food, medicine or working if allowed]. On sundays, curfew is all day long /web/20200430031526/ https://www.gob.pe/institucion/presidencia/noticias/111630-gobierno-dispone-que-inmovilizacion-social-obligatoria-se-ampliara-a-nivel-nacional-desde-las-6-de-la-tarde-hasta-las-5-de-la-manana From 3-11 April the government tried a measure of only women being able to go out during the allowed times for specific reasons 3 days per week and men the other 3 days per week. This was quickly cancelled. For now, measures from 30 March are still being applied up to 10 May inclusive

https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/582550/ANEXO_-_RM_193-2020-MINSA.PDF Ministerial decree - Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of people affected by COVID-19 in Peru

https://www.gob.pe/institucion/pcm/noticias/111820-gobierno-implementa-aplicativo-para-identificar-situaciones-de-riesgo-y-detener-cadena-de-contagio-por-covid19 App "Te cuido Perú" has different functionalities, among them, signaling people areas with high levels of contagium.

Some resumption of 'non-essential' and minimal activities in the month of May -mining and industry -construction -restaurants opening for delivery services -services and tourism This is the first phase of a four phase government reopening strategy. Government website detailing activities: https://www.gob.pe/9020 Decree 080-2020-PCM document: https://www.gob.pe/institucion/pcm/normas-legales/544911-080-2020-pcm

Cultural and recreative activities canceled. See Article 7 of Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM. Related documents: State of national Emergency from March 15 to March 31. (Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from March 31 to April 13. (Decreto N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/572157/DECRETO_SUPREMO_N%C2%BA_051-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 13 to April 26. (Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/581846/DS_064-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 27 to May 10. (Decreto Supremo N 075-2020-PCM) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/ Extension of the State of National Emergency from May 10 to May 24. (Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/

Gatherings suspended. See Article 7.5 of Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM. Related documents: State of national Emergency from March 15 to March 31. (Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from March 31 to April 13. (Decreto N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/572157/DECRETO_SUPREMO_N%C2%BA_051-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 13 to April 26. (Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/581846/DS_064-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 27 to May 10. (Decreto Supremo N 075-2020-PCM) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/ Extension of the State of National Emergency from May 10 to May 24. (Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/

Article 9 of the Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM established a 50% reduction of urban transport service. The article suspended the transport among provinces. This was extended until May 10. Related documents: State of national Emergency from March 15 to March 31. (Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from March 31 to April 13. (Decreto N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/572157/DECRETO_SUPREMO_N%C2%BA_051-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 13 to April 26. (Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/581846/DS_064-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 27 to May 10. (Decreto Supremo N 075-2020-PCM) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/ Extension of the State of National Emergency from May 10 to May 24. (Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/

Article 3 of Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM establishes a mandatory social immobilisation, people are forced to stay in their houses between certain times with a few exceptions for providing essential goods and services. State of national Emergency from March 15 to March 31. (Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from March 31 to April 13. (Decreto N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/572157/DECRETO_SUPREMO_N%C2%BA_051-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 13 to April 26. (Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/581846/DS_064-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 27 to May 10. (Decreto Supremo N 075-2020-PCM) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-075-2020-pcm-1865780-1/ Extension of the State of National Emergency from May 10 to May 24. (Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/

Mandatory quarantine/lockdown for all citizens and workers in the public and private sectors, unless they provide essential goods and services. See Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM and Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM. Related documents: State of national Emergency from March 15 to March 31. (Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from March 31 to April 13. (Decreto N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/572157/DECRETO_SUPREMO_N%C2%BA_051-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 13 to April 26. (Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/581846/DS_064-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 27 to May 10. (Decreto Supremo N 075-2020-PCM) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/ Extension of the State of National Emergency from May 10 to May 24. (Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/

Article 8 of the Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM established that from March 16 and until the duration of the emergency the complete closure of international frontiers and international incoming flights. Related documents: State of national Emergency from March 15 to March 31. (Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from March 31 to April 13. (Decreto N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/572157/DECRETO_SUPREMO_N%C2%BA_051-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 13 to April 26. (Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/581846/DS_064-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 27 to May 10. (Decreto Supremo N 075-2020-PCM) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/ Extension of the State of National Emergency from May 10 to May 24. (Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/

Children below the ages of 14 years old are permitted to leave their houses up to 500 meters from the house. Also see it in Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM. https://www.gob.pe/institucion/minsa/noticias/151184-ninos-menores-de-14-anos-podran-salir-hasta-500-metros-de-sus-domicilios-acompanados-de-sus-padres Related documents: State of national Emergency from March 15 to March 31. (Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from March 31 to April 13. (Decreto N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/572157/DECRETO_SUPREMO_N%C2%BA_051-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 13 to April 26. (Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/581846/DS_064-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 27 to May 10. (Decreto Supremo N 075-2020-PCM) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/ Extension of the State of National Emergency from May 10 to May 24. (Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/

Schools will remain closed until 22 December. https://es.unesco.org/fieldoffice/santiago/covid-19-education-alc/monitoreo%20 https://www.gob.pe/institucion/minedu/noticias/131672-minedu-publica-orientaciones-pedagogicas-para-que-instituciones-educativas-de-gestion-publica-y-privada-adecuen-sus-programaciones-curriculares

State of Emergency Extended to 30 June by Decreto Supremo N° 094-2020-PCM. Government release. Link: https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/730522/Decreto_Supremo_N%C2%BA_094-2020-PCM.pdf

Cultural and recreative activities canceled. See Article 7 of Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM. Related documents: State of national Emergency from March 15 to March 31. (Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from March 31 to April 13. (Decreto N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/572157/DECRETO_SUPREMO_N%C2%BA_051-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 13 to April 26. (Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/581846/DS_064-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 27 to May 10. (Decreto Supremo N 075-2020-PCM) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/ Extension of the State of National Emergency from May 10 to May 24. (Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/

Gatherings suspended. See Article 7.5 of Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM. Related documents: State of national Emergency from March 15 to March 31. (Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from March 31 to April 13. (Decreto N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/572157/DECRETO_SUPREMO_N%C2%BA_051-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 13 to April 26. (Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/581846/DS_064-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 27 to May 10. (Decreto Supremo N 075-2020-PCM) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/ Extension of the State of National Emergency from May 10 to May 24. (Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/

May 24 - The government has rules that the Urban Transport Authority (ATU) of Lima and Callao and local governments will determine the number of vehicles that provide the service to citizens, including the taxi service, in order to establish the optimal offer based on existing demand and the necessary sanitary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Link: https://www.gob.pe/institucion/mtc/noticias/164424-atu-y-gobiernos-locales-determinaran-la-cantidad-de-vehiculos-que-brindaran-transporte-urbano https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/790474/RP_066-2020-ATU-PE.pdf May 25 - The Urban Transport Authority for Lima and Callao (ATU) announces that 100% of public transport fleet can operate from 25 May in the capital district. Use of masks is required by passengers and conductors. Passengers must keep 'maximum' distance from each other, open vehicle windows, pay with exact change. From June 12, the Urban Transport Authority (ATU) determined 100 % of the authorized taxi fleet will be able to provide service. Link: https://rpp.pe/lima/actualidad/coronavirus-en-peru-empresas-de-transporte-urbano-en-lima-y-callao-podran-utilizar-el-100-de-su-flota-dispuso-la-atu-noticia-1268054 https://www.gob.pe/institucion/atu/noticias/186468-atu-el-100-de-la-flota-de-taxi-podran-prestar-servicio-desde-el-dia-viernes-12-de-junio May 25 - In Arequipa, only 20% of the accredited units will be authorized and in limited hours. A first shift was established between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. and a second shift between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. These units must follow the sanitary protocols already established for this item. Link: https://elbuho.pe/2020/05/regresa-el-transporte-publico-y-taxis-desde-el-lunes-anuncia-mpa/ June 11 - In Puno, Public transport companies restart urban service Link: https://rpp.pe/peru/puno/coronavirus-en-peru-puno-artesanos-de-los-uros-sobreviven-comiendo-totora-porque-no-tienen-bonos-ni-canastas-de-viveres-turismo-bono-universal-bono-familiar-noticia-1272285?utm_source=siguientenota&utm_medium=scroll&utm_campaign=siguientenota_scroll

Government launches 'Operation Tayta', a pilot strategy of the multisectoral work group Te Cuido Peru, with the in order to provide protection to the most vulnerable population against COVID-19. The first is related to intense early treatment, that is, going house to house so that people who have symptoms of the virus are immediately treated so that they do not get to hospitals and much less die. Now, with the Te Cuido Peru group, they are opening another strategic line aimed at the early care and treatment of vulnerable people, in those high-risk areas, such as this area of ??Manzanilla. The defense minister said that depending on the results of this operation, it will be applied in places with the highest risk of contagion in other districts of Lima and, later, throughout the country. Government Press Release: https://www.gob.pe/institucion/mindef/noticias/168091-gobierno-inicia-operacion-tayta-para-proteger-a-la-poblacion-vulnerable-ante-covid-19-en-zonas-de-riesgo

State of Emergency Extended to 30 June by Decreto Supremo N° 094-2020-PCM. Government release Link: https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/730522/Decreto_Supremo_N%C2%BA_094-2020-PCM.pdf June 6 - The Minister of Education, Martín Benavides, reported last Friday that his portfolio will publish a resolution next week that allows some schools in areas where there is no connectivity or COVID-19 infections to be reopened in early July. Link: https://elcomercio.pe/lima/sucesos/minedu-plantea-reabrir-colegios-en-zonas-donde-no-haya-conectividad-ni-contagios-de-covid-19-a-inicios-de-julio-nndc-noticia/

State of Emergency Extended to 30 June by Decreto Supremo N° 094-2020-PC, estabilshing obligatory curfews between 9 pm and 4 am, except for the following areas where curfews begin at 6 pm: Tumbes, Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Loreto, Ucayali, Ica y las provincias de Santa, Huarmey y Casma del departamento de Áncash, interprovincial travel. On Sundays it is forbidden to leave the house throughout the entire day. During the state of emergency, people can only leave the house for the use or provison of essential services and goods. Children below the ages of 14 years old are permitted to leave their houses up to 500 meters from the house for 30 minutes https://www.gob.pe/institucion/pcm/normas-legales/584231-094-2020-pcm

State of Emergency Extended to 30 June by Decreto Supremo N° 094-2020-PCM forbidding interprovincial travel. Government release: https://www.gob.pe/institucion/pcm/normas-legales/584231-094-2020-pcm

State of Emergency Extended to 30 June by Decreto Supremo N° 094-2020-PCM which rules the complete closure of borders. https://www.gob.pe/institucion/pcm/normas-legales/584231-094-2020-pcm

No policy change. 18 March - Public Firm that provides water announces there will be no cuts for lack of payment during state of emergency (debt to be payed later) 18 March Government provides tax relief measures for families and businesses /web/20200430035555/ https://twitter.com/ToniAlvaL/status/1242288609199357952 03-Apr Government facilitates for firms to fraction debt and make no cuts in electricity, gas and telecommunications /web/20200430040336/ https://elcomercio.pe/economia/personal/coronavirus-agua-luz-telefonia-tv-paga-e-internet-que-facilidades-de-pago-se-aplicaran-para-los-servicios-basicos-covid-19-cuarentena-recibos-noticia/?ref=ecr

No policy change. The Ministry of Health starts a National Campaign using social media, TV spots, podcasts, radio, and others. Campaign website: https://www.gob.pe/institucion/minsa/campa%C3%B1as/699-protegete-del-coronavirus Later, when the first case starts, the Government creates a page of daily-updated information on Coronavirus cases in the country Link: https://www.gob.pe/coronavirus Also, during the whole state of Emergency (from March 15), the President addresses the Nation daily at noon to give updates and announce new measures. Videos from President's messages: https://www.facebook.com/pg/presidenciaperu/videos/ (unable to archive this link)

June 5 Deputy Minister stated that intelligent screening has been applied to the population at risk, such as health personnel, the military, returnees, among others. So far, 1,154,468 people have had samples taken using Covid-19, with 967,068 and 187,400 (16.2%) negative. June 8 - "We are giving impetus to primary care, which consists of going house to house, so that people who present symptoms are immediately treated, with the aim of reducing mortality and thus avoiding hospitalizations for this virus" , the vice minister said, along with the defense minister , Walter Martos Ruíz and the mayor of La Victoria , George Forsyth. The health official announced that this 'I take care of you Peru' strategy will also be replicated in the 'Kumamoto' sectors of Ventanilla and 'Cooviecma' in Santiago de Surco. Likewise, he informed that three interventions will be scheduled soon in the Callao region, which will be carried out in the districts of Carmen de la Legua (June 10) and La Perla (June 12). June 9 - The Health Network together with the Provincial Municipality of Otuzco carry out different activities to stop the increase in the spread of coronavirus in the capital of the faith, which is why the rapid tests COVID-19 were applied to merchants in the Santa Provincial market. Rosa de Otuzco. Link: https://www.gob.pe/institucion/minsa/noticias/184044-aproximadamente-770-personas-en-estado-de-vulnerabilidad-en-la-victoria-reciben-diagnostico-y-tratamiento-gratuito-para-covid-19 https://www.gob.pe/institucion/regionlalibertad/noticias/185153-salud-y-municipalidad-articulan-acciones-para-prevenir-el-covid-19-en-otuzco

App "Te cuido Perú" has different functionalities, among them, signaling people areas with high levels of contagium. https://www.gob.pe/institucion/pcm/noticias/111820-gobierno-implementa-aplicativo-para-identificar-situaciones-de-riesgo-y-detener-cadena-de-contagio-por-covid19 No policy change Link: https://elcomercio.pe/lima/sucesos/coronavirus-en-peru-que-paso-con-el-necesario-seguimiento-de-contactos-de-pacientes-con-covid-19-y-en-que-consiste-coronavirus-pandemia-noticia/

With the beginning of phase 2 the government allowed for the resumption of additional 'non-essential' and minimal activities in the month of June: - Manufacturing - Construction - Some commerce and services (e.g sale and maintenance of cars, sale of sports equipment and household goods, legal activities, accounting activities, architecture activities, engineering activities etc.). This is the 2nd phase of a four-phase government reopening strategy. However, for high-risk urban (Lima, Lima region), the start of the activities or productive units approved in each phase of resumption of activities will be determined by resolution of the corresponding sector ministry. Link: https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/818735/DS_101-2020-PCM.pdf https://gestion.pe/economia/fase-2-reinicio-de-actividades-economicas-no-sera-automatico-en-zonas-alto-riesgo-de-covid-19-noticia/

June 9 - The minister revealed the measures that he considers key to the success in managing the outbreak, although victory cannot be claimed yet: "Strict tracking and early confinement". Despite the fact that Costa Rica was the first Central American country in which a positive case of Covid-19 was registered, "we made decisions at the right time, such as the fact of having suspended mass concentrations and the entry of tourists when we had only 41 cases" Link: https://www.abc.es/sociedad/abci-rastreo-contactos-y-confinamiento-temprano-claves-milagro-costarricense-gestion-coronavirus-202006091319_noticia.html?ref= https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

"The government said in a decree that “phase 3” of economic reactivation, which includes 96% of production activities, will restart all mining activities, industrial sectors and commerce, though they must comply with health protocols for the pandemic. Restaurants and shops will reopen to cater to a limited capacity of customers. Officials are also weighing health protocols for resuming domestic air and land transport." https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-peru/peru-looks-to-restart-economy-after-months-long-lockdown-idUKKBN2427CP

Public transit has largely reopened with restrictions in order to accommodate reopening of economy https://andina.pe/agencia/noticia-atencion-transporte-interprovincial-no-se-reanudara-regiones-siguen-cuarentena-803630.aspx https://diariocorreo.pe/edicion/arequipa/campana-barrio-libre-de-coronavirus-visito-el-pedregal-945196/?ref=nota&ft=autoload https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-peru/peru-looks-to-restart-economy-after-months-long-lockdown-idUKKBN2427CP

The State of National Emergency is extended from July 1 to July 31 by supreme Decree No. 116-2020. Targeted Quarantine applies: In the departments of Arequipa, Ica, Junín, Huánuco, San Martín, Madre de Dios and Áncash, people are ‘only allowed for the provision and access to services and goods essential, as well as for the provision of services of the economic activities authorized’, and mandatory quarantine ‘from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. the following day and on Sunday, compulsory social immobilization is all day’. For the rest of the country, ‘the compulsory social immobilization(quarantine) of all people in their homes is provided from 22:00 to 04:00 the next day, from Monday to Sunday nationwide’. Mandatory quarantine applies to vulnerable populations: children under 14, over 65, and people with pre-existing diseases. Links: (1) https://www.gob.pe/8789-presidencia-del-consejo-de-ministros-que-es-el-aislamiento-social-obligatorio-y-la-inmovilizacion-social-obligatoria (2) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-establece-las-medidas-que-debe-observar-decreto-supremo-no-116-2020-pcm-1869114-1/

"It was announced that from 1 July the following regulations will be in place: Nationwide curfew between the hours of 10pm to 4am, except for Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios and Ancash regions, where the curfew will be from 8pm to 4 am. In Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios and Ancash regions, lockdown remains On Sundays no one will be allowed out in Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios and Ancash regions". Outside of the curfew, free movement is allowed. However, this will only be implemented once strict protocols are delivered by the Ministry of Transport. These protocols are expected to be published on 15 July. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/peru/staying-during-coronavirus https://elcomercio.pe/lima/coronavirus-en-el-peru-estas-seran-las-nuevas-reglas-de-convivencia-social-a-partir-del-1-de-julio-pandemia-covid-19-noticia/

According to the resolution n.229-2020 published on June 16, the in-person teaching is allowed starting from July 1 2020 in public educational institutions of Basic Education at the primary and secondary education levels, located in rural areas, with limited access to means of communication and connectivity, and with no level of contagion. Links: (1) https://peru.as.com/peru/2020/06/18/actualidad/1592480223_226280.html (2) https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/establecen-disposiciones-respecto-al-inicio-de-la-prestacion-resolucion-ministerial-n-229-2020-minedu-1868141-1/

'On June 30, the Government of Peru published a legislative decree stipulating that effective today, July 1, Peru enters “Phase 3” of its economic recovery in most of the country. The decree includes the following: • Stores can open at up to 50% of customer capacity. • Restaurants and similar institutions (excluding bars) can open at up to 40% of customer capacity. • Hotels and travel agencies are authorized to reopen. • Passengers using public transportation must use seats (are not allowed to travel standing up) and must wear face protectors in addition to the mandatory facemasks. The reactivation does not apply to the regions of Arequipa, Huanuco, Ica, La Libertad, or San Martín, nor to the provinces of Santa, Casma, or Huaraz in Ancash. ' Links: https://pe.usembassy.gov/alert-economic-reactivation-and-upcoming-repatriation-flights-peru-july-1-2020/ https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-aprueba-la-fase-3-de-la-reanudacion-de-a-decreto-supremo-n-117-2020-pcm-1869317-1/

The State of National Emergency is extended from July 1 to July 31 by supreme Decree No. 116-2020. According to the Decree, 'Parades, patron festivals, civil and religious activities, as well as all kinds of gatherings, social, political, cultural or other events involving the concentration or agglomeration of people, that put public health at risk, are suspended.' Link: https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-establece-las-medidas-que-debe-observar-decreto-supremo-no-116-2020-pcm-1869114-1/

The State of National Emergency is extended from July 1 to July 31 by supreme Decree No. 116-2020. Parades, patron festivals, civil and religious activities, as well as all kinds of gatherings, social, political, cultural or other events involving the concentration or agglomeration of people, that put public health at risk, are suspended. Link: https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-establece-las-medidas-que-debe-observar-decreto-supremo-no-116-2020-pcm-1869114-1/

‘The transportation lines and authorized taxis by TO YOU(or the corresponding municipality) will be available during the mandatory social isolation hours. You can use them to go to your work, carrying yourpersonal work pass; supply you with essential services and goods; or taking someone to the hospital for an urgency or emergency. In Lima, the Metropolitan, the complementary corridors and Line 1 will be operational for 50% of their vehicles. In the Amazon regions, the Ferry will also operate with half of its units.’ Link: https://www.gob.pe/8784

From March 15 to July 31, 2020 the Government ordered the total closure of the borders and temporarily suspended the interprovincial and international transport of passengers by land, air, sea and river, through Supreme Decrees. Link: https://www.gob.pe/8792-coronavirus-restricciones-recomendaciones-y-excepciones-para-el-traslado-de-personas

The State of National Emergency is extended from July 1 to July 31 by supreme Decree No. 116-2020. ‘During the state of emergency, the continuation of the total closure of the borders is provided, so that the international transport of passengers, by land, air, sea and river, continues to be suspended, except for humanitarian reasons’ and other exceptions. Link: https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-establece-las-medidas-que-debe-observar-decreto-supremo-no-116-2020-pcm-1869114-1/

In addition to previous policies, it's announced on June 30th 'the approval of the Electricity Bond, which will benefit more than 5 million homes. The amount is S / 160 that will be used by the State to pay companies directly the consumption of this service by the 5 million homes benefited. ' Link: https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/903743/30.06.2020_Reporte_anuncios_de_acciones_del_Gobierno.pdf

According to the government announcement on June 30th, the Minister of Health (Víctor Zamora) reported that today the laboratory for the development of molecular tests located at the National Institute of Health has the capacity to carry out 6,000 tests of this type per day, which add to the 6 thousand that can be done by the 13 existing laboratories in regions. He added that the country has already acquired 250,000 molecular tests and that another 200,000 are underway. The head of the Ministry of Health reported that: 1550 fixed points will be established for the coronavirus test —called COVID Points-; a second round of surveillance will be carried out in 36 markets nationwide; The digital trace is being added to people who have had COVID-19 or have had contact with someone infected; and that a national survey COVID-19 was started on Sunday by text message. Link: https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/903743/30.06.2020_Reporte_anuncios_de_acciones_del_Gobierno.pdf

According to the government announcement on June 30th, the head of the Ministry of Health reported that: 1550 fixed points will be established for the coronavirus test —called COVID Points-; the second round of surveillance will be carried out in 36 markets nationwide; The digital trace is being added to people who have had COVID-19 or have had contact with someone infected; and that a national survey COVID-19 was started on Sunday by text message. Link: https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/903743/30.06.2020_Reporte_anuncios_de_acciones_del_Gobierno.pdf

In addition to previous support, the Supreme Decree No. 182-2020-EF published on July 8th , ‘A total of 69 million 830 thousand 074 soles were transferred to the Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion to finance the "Economic Benefit for Emergency Social Protection against the Coronavirus Pandemic COVID-19" for workers who are in perfect suspension’. ‘The economic subsidy, which amounts to 760 soles per month, will benefit around 100,000 workers. It will be delivered for a maximum of three months, for workers who are in a measure of perfect suspension of work (SPL) with an approved resolution, whose company has up to 100 workers and who receive a gross remuneration that does not exceed 2,400 soles.’ Links: https://www.gob.pe/institucion/mtpe/noticias/201530-aprueban-transferencia-al-mtpe-para-el-pago-de-subsidio-economico-a-trabajadores-en-suspension-perfecta-de-labores Decree No. 182-2020-EF: https://www.gob.pe/institucion/mef/normas-legales/802643-182-2020-ef

On July 11, the Ministry of Transport published the protocols outlining the rules for internal movement which was announced on July 1. Link: https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/989503/Lineamiento_Sectorial_para_Prevenci%C3%B3n_del_COVID-19_-_Transporte_Terrestre_Ambito_Nacional_y_Regional.pdf

No policy change. Link: https://www.gob.pe/coronavirus

The Provinces of Arequipa, Ica, Junín, Huánuco and San Martín are under strict lockdown due to a severe sanitary emergency. Schools are closed. Source: https://peru.as.com/peru/2020/08/03/actualidad/1596462223_389847.html

Interprovincial public transport is banned in Arequipa, Ica, Junín, Huánuco and San Martín. Source: https://www.hosteltur.com/lat/138405_peru-se-encamina-a-un-2020-sin-vuelos-internacionales.html

Localized curfew from 8 PM to 4 AM. Applies to the Provinces of Arequipa, Ica, Junín, Huánuco and San Martín. Source: https://peru.as.com/peru/2020/08/03/actualidad/1596462223_389847.html

Localized curfew from 8 PM to 4 AM. Applies to the Provinces of Arequipa, Ica, Junín, Huánuco and San Martín. Source: https://peru.as.com/peru/2020/08/03/actualidad/1596462223_389847.html

The state of emergency is declared until August 31. https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-135-2020-pcm-1874483-1/

In a number of 'departamentos', strict confinement is in place until August 31, and in the others, a curfew (22:00 - 04:00). https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-135-2020-pcm-1874483-1/

3T. “As of 1 July, the government announced that a small number of schools in rural areas with limited connectivity and no COVID-19 cases could reopen. It remains unclear when all students will return to school.” Source: https://www.unicef.org/peru/en/documents/keeping-children-peru-learning-time-covid-19 “Until August 31, citizens of the departments and provinces indicated by Supreme Decree 139-2020-PCM [which is in effect as of August 12] may only leave home to provide or access essential goods services, and to carry out economic activities authorized at that time promulgation of said rule.” Therefore, schools are required to be closed in these departments and provinces. Source: https://www.gob.pe/8895-coronavirus-apoyos-economicos-del-estado-por-el-aislamiento-social-obligatorio Also, across Peru “children under 14 years old…are to remain in quarantine during the extended state of emergency.  Children under 14 may take a 30-minute walk outside with an adult each day, but must stay within 500 meters of their residence, wear a facemask, and maintain social distancing (at least two meters or six feet).” As a result, all children under 14 years old are currently not attending school in Peru. Source: https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

“Production Minister Jose Salardi announced that the High-Level Multisectoral Commission against Coronavirus (COVID-19) will meet on August 31 to discuss the start of the economic reactivation's Phase 4 in Peru.” “The Cabinet member indicated that activities comprised in the fourth phase involve international flights, gyms, cinemas, and recreation centers, among others”; these activities are currently not in operation. Source: https://andina.pe/agencia/noticia-peru-economic-reactivations-phase-4-to-be-addressed-soon-811480.aspx Also, “commercial businesses that open [as part of the the former economic reactivation stages] must continue to operate at a maximum of 50% capacity and ensure the necessary sanitation and preventative measures are in place.” https://pe.usembassy.gov/alert-august-14-repatriation-flight-state-of-emergency-extension-and-domestic-travel-restrictions-peru-august-3-2020/

It is still current that public events require cancelling. In Supreme Decree No. 139-2020-PCM, active as of August 12th, under “Article 3.- Restriction of meetings”, it states “social gatherings, including those held in homes and family visits, are prohibited, for health reasons and in order to avoid the increase in infections as a result of COVID-19”. Source: https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-modifica-el-decreto-supremo-n-116-2020-decreto-supremo-n-139-2020-pcm-1877093-1/

There are still restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or less. In Supreme Decree No. 139-2020-PCM, active as of August 12th, under “Article 3.- Restriction of meetings”, it states “social gatherings, including those held in homes and family visits, are prohibited, for health reasons and in order to avoid the increase in infections as a result of COVID-19”. Source: https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-modifica-el-decreto-supremo-n-116-2020-decreto-supremo-n-139-2020-pcm-1877093-1/

It is still current that "commercial internal travel is only permitted in regions that are not under lockdown.” Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/peru/coronavirus “Quarantine Areas  (as of August 12, 2020):  Amazonas  (Bagua, Condorcanqui and Utcubamba); Ancash  (Santa, Casma and Huaraz); Apurimac  (Abancay and Andahuaylas); Arequipa  (the entire region); Ayacucho  (Huamanga and Huanta); Cajamarca  (Cajamarca, Jaén and San Ignacio); Cusco  (Cusco, Anta, Canchis, Espinar, La Convencion and Quispicanchis); Huancavelica  (Huancavelica, Angaraes and Tayacaja); Huánuco  (the entire region); Ica  (the entire region); Junín  (the entire region); La Libertad (Viru, Pacasmayo, Chepén and Ascope); Lime (Barranca, Cañete, Huaura and Huaral); Madre de Dios  (the entire region); Moquegua  (Mariscal Nieto and Ilo); Pasco  (Pasco); Puno  (Puno and San Román); San Martín  (the entire region); and  Tacna  (Tacna).” Source: https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Supreme Decree No. 139-2020-PCM, active as of August 12th, includes a “mandatory immobilization order: you will not be able to move on the street between 10:00 pm and 4:00 am from Monday to Sunday. Only in the departments and provinces under targeted quarantine , this measure runs from Monday to Saturday from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Also, immobilization is mandatory for all citizens nationwide throughout Sunday until 4:00 a.m. 00 am the next day.” Source: https://www.gob.pe/8895-coronavirus-apoyos-economicos-del-estado-por-el-aislamiento-social-obligatorio “Mandatory social isolation: until August 31, citizens of the departments and provinces indicated by Supreme Decree 139-2020-PCM may only leave home to provide or access essential goods services, and to carry out economic activities authorized at that time promulgation of said rule. In the other departments and provinces, only those under 14 years of age and people in risk groups should remain in quarantine. In all cases, the use of a mask is mandatory to circulate on public roads.” Source: https://www.gob.pe/8895-coronavirus-apoyos-economicos-del-estado-por-el-aislamiento-social-obligatorio

It is still current that: “Entry to Peru is prohibited except for Peruvian nationals repatriated to Peru. If you’re eligible to enter Peru, you will need to self-isolate for 14 days.” Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/peru

Key Policy Responses as of August 12th, as reported by the IMF are that the government “is granting flexibility to enterprises and households in the repayment of tax liabilities” and that they “announced a postponement of households’ payments of electricity and water and a subsidy for electricity payments of 800 million soles (0.1 percent of GDP)” Source: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Also, government bonuses have been created to support households who meet specific means-tested requirements, including the “Universal Family Bonus. The purpose of this bonus, which consists of S / 760, is to reach the 6.8 million households that do not have formal income and that have been affected by the measures adopted during the state of emergency.” Source: https://www.gob.pe/9022

The government is regularly updating their website and Twitter account (@pcmperu) with coronavirus information. Source: https://www.gob.pe/coronavirus

No recent policy changes found on testing policy in Peru.

No recent policy changes found on contact tracing in Peru.