VOICED : Peru insiste en que alcanzo "meseta" en contagios de COVID-19, pese a record diario

Families of COVID-19 patients gathered outside a hospital in Lima, Peru, seeking information about their loved ones. Despite government claims of reaching a plateau in COVID-19 cases, Peru recorded high numbers of new cases and deaths. The increase is attributed to more testing, with nearly 30,000 tests conducted daily. Peru is the second in Latin America for COVID-19 cases and third for deaths. The government has enforced strict measures, including a national lockdown and closed borders, impacting the economy.

What was the main concern of the families gathered outside the Hospital Sabogal?

• They were seeking financial assistance.

• They were protesting against the hospital staff.

• They wanted to know the condition of their loved ones.

• They were worried about the hospital's cleanliness.

What did the Peruvian government claim about the COVID-19 situation?

• The virus was eradicated.

• The country reached a plateau of infections.

• The number of cases was decreasing rapidly.

• The pandemic was under complete control.

How many new COVID-19 cases were reported in Peru in the last 24 hours?

• 7,200

• 6,154

• 8,000

• 5,000

What is one reason given for the increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths in Peru?

• The virus has mutated.

• More tests are being conducted.

• There is a shortage of medical supplies.

• More people are traveling internationally.

What measures did the Peruvian government implement to control the pandemic?

• Opening of all borders.

• Increased public transportation services.

• Mandatory national confinement and curfews.

• Reduction of healthcare facilities.