Overview
- The Health Ministry began distributing 452 ELISA kits, equal to 43,392 IgM tests, to high‑risk regions including Loreto, Ucayali, Piura and Tumbes to speed case detection.
- A national alert covers 24 regions after 1,045 cases through epidemiological week 10, with outlets reporting five to six deaths concentrated in northern and Amazon areas.
- Junín has confirmed 18 cases through week 11 and has stepped up surveillance and prevention in provinces such as Chanchamayo and Satipo.
- Moquegua confirmed two cases and activated an epidemiological cordon to trace sources and control rodents, while hospitals tightened biosecurity and fever screening.
- Heavy rains and poor sanitation raise risk as urine from infected rodents contaminates water, so officials urge people to avoid stagnant water, wear boots, secure drinking water and improve waste control.