11 June

Peru has reported 5,087 COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, taking the national tally to 208,823, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday.

The death toll now stands at 5,903 people, up from 5,738 on the previous day.

According to Peruvian authorities, 9,916 COVID-19 patients are in hospital, including 1,065 in intensive care units and on ventilators, while another 98,031 patients have recovered.

President Martin Vizcarra decided to extend nationwide lockdown measures until June 30, given the COVID-19 pandemic situation.

Currently, Peru has the eighth largest outbreak worldwide. In Latin America, it has the second largest confirmed cases following Brazil.

xinhua