Yesterday’s announcement of measures being taken to attack the huge rise in COVID infections across Peru was done in a very haphazard and seemingly unplanned way so I decided it was necessary to present the announcements in a clearer, more organized way based on information published by the office of the President very late last night.
These measures go into effect tomorrow (Friday, January 15) through January 31, but will be evaluated every two weeks to see if changes need to be made.
The country’s regions were separated into three different levels: moderate, high, and very high levels of concern.
[Note: The official decree has yet to be published so it is possible that there might be some alterations before tomorrow.]
Moderate Level
Regions: Amazonas, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Loreto, San Martín, Ucayali
Curfew hours: 11 pm to 4 am
Gyms, Theaters, Casinos, etc. – maximum 40% capacity
Commercial stores – maximum 50% capacity
Restaurants – maximum 60% capacity
Churches – maximum 30% capacity
High Level
Regions: Arequipa, Apurimac, Cajamarca, Callao, Metro Lima, Cusco, Huánuco, La Libertad, Madre de Dios, Moquegua, Pasco, Puno, Tumbes
Curfew Hours: 9 pm to 4 am
Gyms, Theaters, Casinos, etc. – maximum 30% capacity
Commercial stores – maximum 40% capacity
Restaurants – maximum 50% capacity
Churches – maximum 20% capacity
No use of private cars allowed on Sundays.
Very High Level
Regions: Ancash, Ica, Junín, Lambayeque, Lima Provinces, Piura, Tacna
Curfew Hours: 7 pm to 4 am
Gyms, Theaters, Casinos, etc. – maximum 20% capacity
Commercial stores – maximum 30% capacity
Restaurants – maximum 40% capacity
Churches – maximum 10% capacity
Sundays are under a complete curfew.
Other Measures Announced
Beaches will remain closed.
Flights from Europe will continue to be restricted.
All international arrivals still are required to quarantine for 14-days upon arrival, but may take COVID test on the sixth day of quarantine. If it comes back negative, they will be released from quarantine requirements.
All international arrivals must present a negative PCR COVID test upon entering the country.
Thanks Philip. Very clear. One question: I saw mention elsewhere of an “extreme” level that is not (yet) applicable. Did you hear during the press conference?
I haven’t heard or read anything about that, but it’s certainly possible that I missed it. It would make sense as an extreme lockdown situation that is being held in reserve.
From my understanding, the ‘extreme’ level hasn’t been reached yet, but it’s available just in case, and if any regions reach it, it will result in a much stricter lockdown. Basically a ‘you kids behave or else’…
Makes sense. The curious (or impatient) part of me just wants to know what the rules are going to be even before they apply.
Thanks so much, Philip! I saw a reference to “cines”. So are movie theaters opening?
I think they could before, but that doesn’t mean they will. (Don’t quote me on that as — in a town with one movie complex that’s been closed — I’m not 100% certain.
Hi Philip, Here is the article that prompted me to ask you how many amplifications the PCR test is going through in Peru.
https://thevaccinereaction.org/2020/09/coronavirus-cases-plummet-when-pcr-tests-are-adjusted/
Were you able to find any information?