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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.