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First coronavirus reported in Peru
First coronavirus reported in Peru
Virus continues spreading slowly around South America
Laura Gamba |
06.03.2020
BOGOTA, Colombia
A person in Peru has tested positive for coronavirus, marking the first case of the virus in the country.
The patient is a 25-year-old man who had traveled to Spain, France and the Czech Republic, President Martin Vizcarra announced in a televised statement on Friday.
The patient is hospitalized and stable, he said.
“We have taken the necessary measures through the Health Ministry to provide comprehensive healthcare,” he said, asking people to “keep calm” and trust the Peruvian health system.
More:
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/first-coronavirus-reported-in-peru/1757554