More than 300,000 doses of the influenza vaccine for adults will arrive in Peru in two separate batches on May 1 and 2 so as to be distributed mainly in areas affected by low temperatures.
More than 300,000 doses of the influenza vaccine for adults will arrive in Peru in two separate batches on May 1 and 2 so as to be distributed mainly in areas affected by low temperatures.
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16:34 | Lima, Feb. 27.
The tests will be distributed among the Regional Health Directorates (Diresa) in Loreto, San Martin, and Tumbes regions and the Regional Health Management Offices (Geresa) in Lambayeque region.
These areas have been severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Often, there is a lack of laboratory infrastructure to detect the virus (.) Therefore, Germany supports its partner countries with SEEG experts, PCR test reagents, laboratory equipment, and training for laboratory personnel, he expressed.
Thanks to the increase of testing capabilities, the virus can be detected early. Thus, the infected people can be isolated and avoid infecting others.