facing severe shortages. an dpint panel of experts has recommended sinovac for anyone over 18. peru s government revealed what many already expected. covid-19 has been far deadlier there than the official numbers have shown. here s a look at the death toll before monday s announcement just over 69,000. now though that number has more than doubled to nearly 181,000. that s the highest per capita death rate in the world. the country was already one of the worst hit in latin america and recently extended a state of emergency and nationwide lockdown until the end of this month. a top uk scientist says if the country wants to avoid a third wave of coronavirus, it needs to delay its reopening plans. it s the latest voice to warn against a speedy reopening.