Peru: Government extends COVID-19-related restrictions through at least April 18 /update 30

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Authorities in Peru have extended the nation's existing COVID-19 restrictions, including a curfew, through at least April 18. Under the country's provincial restrictions system, in areas designated as being at extreme risk for COVID-19 transmission, curfew hours are 21:00-04:00, with the exception of Sundays when all residents must remain in their homes for the entire day. In areas at very high risk of transmission, curfew hours are 21:00-04:00 daily, including on Sundays. In areas at high risk, curfew hours are 22:00-04:00. No areas are currently designated at the moderate- or low-risk levels.

As of April 12, the risk designations of specific areas are as follows:

Extreme risk:

• Huaylas Province, Ancash Department

• Andahuaylas Province, Apurimac Department

• Caylloma Province, Arequipa Department

• Huamanga, Province Ayacucho Department

• Cusco Province, Cusco Department

• Ica Province, Ica Department

• Chanchamayo, Chupaca Provinces, Junin Department

• Trujillo and Pacasmayo Provinces, La Libertad Department

• Barranca, Huaura, and Huarochiri Provinces, Lima Department

• Alto Amazonas Province, Loreto Department

• Tambopata Province, Madre de Dios Department

• Piura Province, Piura Department

• Puno Province, Puno Department

• Moyobamba Province, San Martin Department

• Tumbes Province, Tumbes Department

• Coronel Portillo Province, Ucayali Department

Very high risk:

• The Constitutional Province of Callao

• Amazonas Department

• Ancash Department*

• Apurimac Department*

• Arequipa Department

• Ayacucho Department*

• Cajamarca Department

• Cusco Department*

• Huancavelica Department

• Ica Department*

• Junin Department*

• La Libertad Department*

• Lima Department*

• Loreto Department*

• Madre de Dios Department*

• Moquegua Department

• Pasco Department

• Piura Department*

• Puno Department*

• San Martin Department*

• Tumbes Department*

• Tacna Department

• Ucayali Department*

*Designates departments where certain municipalities remain under extreme risk

High risk:

• Huanuco Department

• Lambayeque Department

Nonexempt individuals outside their homes during curfew hours may be subject to questioning and arrest by police or military personnel.

Private vehicles are banned from traveling on public roads on Sundays in areas designated as extreme, very high, or high risk - a ban that currently covers the entire country.

All foreign nationals who have been in Brazil, South Africa, or the UK in the past 14 days, including for short periods during layovers, are prohibited from entering Peru. Persons with residency in Peru are exempt from this ban.

All businesses must adhere to government directives, such as enforcing social distancing guidelines, implementing enhanced sanitary procedures, and limiting operating capacity. Business operating capacity limits vary by local risk designation.

Other restrictions remain in place. All international travelers entering the country must quarantine for 14 days unless they have a negative result from a COVID-19 antigen test taken upon arrival. Residents over the age of 65 or individuals who have pre-existing medical conditions or potentially dangerous comorbidities must stay at home. Exceptions only apply when such persons are experiencing medical emergencies or require food, medicine, or financial services and have no one who can acquire such goods and services on their behalf. All gatherings, including parties and social gatherings inside private homes, are prohibited.

Officials require all persons to wear face shields that cover the eyes, nose, and mouth, and a mask covering the nose and mouth whenever they are using public transportation or flying in an aircraft. All persons must also wash their hands with soap or rub disinfectant on their hands for at least 20 seconds before boarding any aircraft or public transport vehicle. Temperature checks are also mandatory, and no person with a temperature above 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) may board any public transport vehicle or enter any airport or bus station. Travelers must sign an affidavit attesting to their health. Persons younger than 14 or older than 65 must sign an additional statement swearing they are abiding by the national quarantine measures.

Significant transport and business disruptions are ongoing. Authorities have deployed additional security personnel to assist in enforcing the measures that are in place.

Authorities could tighten, extend, ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments. Plan for queues and delays at available shopping centers.

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