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Peruvian president announces nighttime curfew as coronavirus spreads
MARCH 18, 2020 / 12:49 PM / UPDATED 13 HOURS AGO
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LIMA (Reuters) - Peru´s President Martin Vizcarra on Wednesday announced an immediate restriction on overnight movement across the country in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus.
Vizcarra said Peruvians should remain in their homes between 2000 local time (0100 GMT) and 0500 local time (1000 GMT).
The number infected by coronavirus in the country rose to 145, from 117 reported on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Health.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-peru/peruvian-president-announces-nighttime-curfew-as-coronavirus-spreads-idUSKBN215390