Health Ministry studying  “new normal” strategies

The Ministry of Health (Minsa)  is developing  strategies to move to the “new normal”, which will involve adjustments in behavior patterns but warns that flouting of the eased rules for the purchase of wine and beer could lead to the return of the dry law

Minister of Health, Rosario Turner said on Friday  that mitigation measures should be maintained including wearing masks,  physical distancing,  and hand washing,

She He also said that the Ministry’s budget will be reinforced by $36 million to buy protective equipment for health personnel, supplies, and to appoint personnel.

Minsa reported that Covid-19 cases rose to 8,070. Of the total, 3,006 are in isolation; 333 hospitalized (248 in the ward and 85 in intensive care), 4,500 l recoveries, and 231 deaths..