CIDRAP reports that ‘Chile and Peru, part of surges in Latin America, have passed Spain and Italy's case totals’ – Peru’s total of 257,447 cases is only slightly higher than Chile’s (250,767). They are numbered six and seven in the global confirmed case totals as listed on the Johns Hopkins dashboard – the first five countries are the USA, Brazil, Russia, India and the UK.
Five countries in the African region have recorded 70 percent of cases and almost three-quarters of all deaths (South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, Ghana and Cameroon). More global information in the June 23 WHO sitrep, which has also updated its Q&A page with information on Dexamethasone and COVID-19.
Before you travel, call Travelvax Australia’s telephone advisory service on 1300 360 164 (toll-free from landlines) for country-specific advice and information. You can also make an appointment at your nearest Travelvax clinic to obtain vaccinations, medication to prevent or treat illness, and accessories for your journey.