Overview
- Health ministry alert AE–CDC‑004‑2026 activates heightened surveillance, case detection and treatment across districts in 24 regions under emergency status.
- The week 10 tally stands at 1,045 cases nationwide, with Minsa confirming three deaths and investigating two more, while regional reports cite six fatalities in total.
- Loreto reports 300 cases, Ucayali 139, San Martín 104, Tumbes 92, Madre de Dios 51, Piura 49, Cusco 46 and Lima 43, with cases registered in 23 departments plus Callao.
- The directive sets a target of processing suspected samples within 24 hours and prioritizes molecular confirmation by PCR at the national reference laboratory, alongside staff training, supply redistribution and water‑quality monitoring.
- Officials warn the infection spreads through contact with water, soil or food contaminated by urine from infected animals and urge the public to avoid stagnant water, use rubber boots, cover stored water and manage waste and rodents.