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We're using this page to provide a chronological forum for updates on the novel coronavirus in Latin America and Perú - including travel restrictions, updates on HBI programs and projects, and general recommendations. Should you have specific questions about COVID-19 and the global pandemic - please check the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization website.
As of 13:20 p.m. GMT-8 on April 04, the Peruvian Ministry of Health (MINSA) has announced 73 deaths and 1746 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus has been re-named SARS-CoV-2).
Want more detailed epidemiological data sets? Stay up-to-date with the briefing report from MINSA - pasted above
April 02 - the government announced new restrictions on mobility and social isolation. Starting Friday, 03 April, "men will only be able to circulate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and women Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. On Sundays the restriction will [apply to everyone]. The measure will last 10 days and aims to slow down the rise of the COVID-19 propagation curve more quickly."
April 02 - a new website developed by a group of engineers and data scientists from one of Perú's most respected universities allows for real-time tracking of COVID-19 in the country: https://covid19.orcebot.com
March 30 - cases of confirmed COVID-19 continue to expand in Peru (with Loreto having the highest number of positive cases outside of Lima). Equally alarming, cases are growing rapidly throughout Latin America. The tragic loss of life is being felt in ever country. The economic impact will have lasting influence on the continent. We've found the Americas Society/Council of the Americas website to have the most comprehensive tracking of COVID-19 cases in South America. For the most recent updates: https://www.as-coa.org/articles/where-coronavirus-latin-america
March 29 - regions in Perú with reported cases of COVID-19 include: Lima, Loreto, Callao, Lambayeque, Piura, Cusco, Arequipa, Junín, La Libertad, Tumbes, Ancash, Ica, Huánuco, San Martín, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Madre de Dios, Pasco, Tacna
March 27 - the Peruvian government is continuing their efforts to deploy resources and monetary support to the most marginalized in the country. This includes S/. 200 million for municipalities to deliver food baskets to the poorest communities; and a plan to send cash reliefs in the form of a one time payment of S/. 380 to 800,000 people living in extreme poverty. This is a remarkable undertaking for the Peruvian government.
March 26 - in a nationally televised press conference, the President of Perú extended the State of Emergency and compulsory social immobilization until April 12.
March 21 - the Peruvian government will open flights until midnight on March 21 for Peruvian citizens stranded in other countries around the world to return to Lima. It is unclear if flights will be permitted to leave from Perú to other locations.
March 20 - the second day of compulsory social isolation, with Perú in a lock-down National State of Emergency.
March 18 - the Peruvian government put in place a mandatory curfew from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Only necessary personnel - medical, food suppliers media, police and the armed forces - can be on the streets.
March 15 - President Vizcarra appeared on national television and announced an extraordinary "state of national emergency" - including a total closure of the borders (by land, sea and river; this does not include cargo), 15 obligatory days of "social isolation," and a restriction on movement outside of the home for anything more than food or medicine. The Peruvian National Police are beginning to detain people who are in violation of the social isolation mandate.
On March 14 - the Peruvian government announced the suspension of flights to- and from-Europe and Asia for a period of 30-days. As has been previously reported, cases have been identified in Lima, Ancash, Piura, Cusco, Lambayeque, Loreto, La Libertad, Arequipa, Ica, and Huánuco.
March 13 - all incoming and outgoing flights to Asia and Europe have been suspended. Schools are closed around Perú; and the government has instituted a restriction on the gathering of groups larger than 300 people. A multi-sectorial commission of the government is considering further restrictions - including closing all borders. Ecuador closed their border with Perú on 15 March.
March 11 - the President of Perú released an Emergency Decree, published in the official newspaper El Peruano. The decree helps to shore up public health and emergency response and states that "those who enter the national territory [Perú] from countries with an epidemiological history will be subject to isolation for 14 days." Currently the United States is not specifically listed as one of the countries requiring a mandatory 14-day quarantine. Countries specifically listed include: China, France, Italy, and Spain.
For information on the impact of the pandemic in other Latin America nations - check out the Council of the Americas website, although information is not updated everyday. Check out updates at: https://www.as-coa.org/articles/where-coronavirus-latin-america
For more information on HBI's recommendations, please read the following briefing document from the Health Bridges Medical Director. Please contact the Health Bridges team with questions about your planned service learning or project travel with HBI.
As of 13:20 p.m. GMT-8 on April 04, the Peruvian Ministry of Health (MINSA) has announced 73 deaths and 1746 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus has been re-named SARS-CoV-2).
Want more detailed epidemiological data sets? Stay up-to-date with the briefing report from MINSA - pasted above
April 02 - the government announced new restrictions on mobility and social isolation. Starting Friday, 03 April, "men will only be able to circulate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and women Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. On Sundays the restriction will [apply to everyone]. The measure will last 10 days and aims to slow down the rise of the COVID-19 propagation curve more quickly."
April 02 - a new website developed by a group of engineers and data scientists from one of Perú's most respected universities allows for real-time tracking of COVID-19 in the country: https://covid19.orcebot.com
March 30 - cases of confirmed COVID-19 continue to expand in Peru (with Loreto having the highest number of positive cases outside of Lima). Equally alarming, cases are growing rapidly throughout Latin America. The tragic loss of life is being felt in ever country. The economic impact will have lasting influence on the continent. We've found the Americas Society/Council of the Americas website to have the most comprehensive tracking of COVID-19 cases in South America. For the most recent updates: https://www.as-coa.org/articles/where-coronavirus-latin-america
March 29 - regions in Perú with reported cases of COVID-19 include: Lima, Loreto, Callao, Lambayeque, Piura, Cusco, Arequipa, Junín, La Libertad, Tumbes, Ancash, Ica, Huánuco, San Martín, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Madre de Dios, Pasco, Tacna
March 27 - the Peruvian government is continuing their efforts to deploy resources and monetary support to the most marginalized in the country. This includes S/. 200 million for municipalities to deliver food baskets to the poorest communities; and a plan to send cash reliefs in the form of a one time payment of S/. 380 to 800,000 people living in extreme poverty. This is a remarkable undertaking for the Peruvian government.
March 26 - in a nationally televised press conference, the President of Perú extended the State of Emergency and compulsory social immobilization until April 12.
March 21 - the Peruvian government will open flights until midnight on March 21 for Peruvian citizens stranded in other countries around the world to return to Lima. It is unclear if flights will be permitted to leave from Perú to other locations.
March 20 - the second day of compulsory social isolation, with Perú in a lock-down National State of Emergency.
March 18 - the Peruvian government put in place a mandatory curfew from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Only necessary personnel - medical, food suppliers media, police and the armed forces - can be on the streets.
March 15 - President Vizcarra appeared on national television and announced an extraordinary "state of national emergency" - including a total closure of the borders (by land, sea and river; this does not include cargo), 15 obligatory days of "social isolation," and a restriction on movement outside of the home for anything more than food or medicine. The Peruvian National Police are beginning to detain people who are in violation of the social isolation mandate.
On March 14 - the Peruvian government announced the suspension of flights to- and from-Europe and Asia for a period of 30-days. As has been previously reported, cases have been identified in Lima, Ancash, Piura, Cusco, Lambayeque, Loreto, La Libertad, Arequipa, Ica, and Huánuco.
March 13 - all incoming and outgoing flights to Asia and Europe have been suspended. Schools are closed around Perú; and the government has instituted a restriction on the gathering of groups larger than 300 people. A multi-sectorial commission of the government is considering further restrictions - including closing all borders. Ecuador closed their border with Perú on 15 March.
March 11 - the President of Perú released an Emergency Decree, published in the official newspaper El Peruano. The decree helps to shore up public health and emergency response and states that "those who enter the national territory [Perú] from countries with an epidemiological history will be subject to isolation for 14 days." Currently the United States is not specifically listed as one of the countries requiring a mandatory 14-day quarantine. Countries specifically listed include: China, France, Italy, and Spain.
For information on the impact of the pandemic in other Latin America nations - check out the Council of the Americas website, although information is not updated everyday. Check out updates at: https://www.as-coa.org/articles/where-coronavirus-latin-america
For more information on HBI's recommendations, please read the following briefing document from the Health Bridges Medical Director. Please contact the Health Bridges team with questions about your planned service learning or project travel with HBI.
General Information on Coronavirus and COVID-19
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Mass General Global Health (a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical school):
https://globalhealth.massgeneral.org/covid-19/
Pan-American Health Organization:
https://www.paho.org/hq/index.php?lang=en
World Health Organization:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
World Health Organization Situation Reports:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports/
U.S. State Department Travel Advisories:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Mass General Global Health (a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical school):
https://globalhealth.massgeneral.org/covid-19/
Pan-American Health Organization:
https://www.paho.org/hq/index.php?lang=en
World Health Organization:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
World Health Organization Situation Reports:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports/
U.S. State Department Travel Advisories:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/