As Cases Top 1 Million, Trust Issues Slow Recovery
Peru’s COVID-19 crisis has reached a grim milestone: over 1 million confirmed cases and 39,000 deaths. Now grappling with a fierce second wave, the Andean nation faces an unexpected hurdle—vaccine skepticism despite widespread suffering.
Health workers like María, a nurse in Lima, report mixed reactions to immunization drives. \"Some cheer when we arrive with doses,\" she says. \"Others slam doors, fearing side effects.\" This divide mirrors global debates but hits harder in a country where 30% of ICU beds are occupied.
Experts warn vaccine fears could prolong economic pain for Peru’s tourism-dependent economy. The situation highlights a paradox: even nations battered by the pandemic struggle to build universal trust in science. 🧪
What’s next? The government plans grassroots education campaigns paired with pop-up clinics. But with new variants spreading, the clock is ticking faster than TikTok trends. ⏰
