Peru: Government maintains COVID-19 restrictions in certain provinces as of Feb. 21 /update 49

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Peru is maintaining domestic and international travel restrictions as part of the country's efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19 as of Feb. 21.

Domestic Measures
In provinces designated as high-risk locations, essential businesses, shopping malls, cinemas, small indoor restaurants, and places of worship may operate at up to 60 percent capacity; libraries and museums can operate at up to 80 percent capacity. The following provinces are at the high-risk level as of Feb. 21:

• Bagua, Chachapoyas, and Utcubamba provinces, Amazonas Department

• Abancay and Andahuaylas provinces, Apurimac Department

• Santa Province, Ancash Department

• Arequipa Province, Arequipa Department

• Huamanga Province, Ayacucho Department

• Cusco Province, Cusco Department

• Cajamarca and Jaen provinces, Cajamarca Department

• Huancavelica Province, Huancavelica Department

• Huanuco and Leoncio Prado provinces, Huanuco Department

• Ica, Nazca, and Pisco provinces, Ica Department

• Huancayo Province, Junin Department

• Trujillo Province, La Libertad Department

• Chiclayo and Lambayeque provinces, Lambayeque Department

• Huaura and Canete provinces, Lima Department

• Maynas Province, Loreto Department

• Tambopata Province, Madre de Dios Department

• Piura and Sullana provinces, Piura Department

• Puno and San Roman provinces, Puno Department

• San Martin Province, San Martin Department

• Tacna Province, Tacna Department

Officials designate all other provinces as moderate risk, where most indoor venues and businesses may operate at 80 percent capacity.

Additionally, all persons must wear KN95 facemasks in all indoor public places irrespective of risk designation. Persons who do not have a KN95 facemask may use a pleated surgical mask with another cloth mask on top of it. All persons must wear face shields that cover the eyes, nose, and mouth and a mask covering the nose and mouth whenever they use public transport or fly in an aircraft.

International Travel Restrictions
All arriving passengers aged 12 or older must either present proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19 or present a negative result from a COVID-19 molecular test taken within 48 hours before their flight. Children under 12 years of age are exempt from vaccination and testing requirements but must show a certificate of good health issued by a physician. Travelers must also complete a health affidavit within 72 hours before travel and may be subject to a health assessment upon arrival; to access the pre-travel health affidavit, click here.

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.

Resources

Restrictions Decree