Peru ordered the closure of nightclubs and bars in March but clandestine parties continue. Fifteen of the 23 people detained by police who broke up the clandestine party on Saturday night tested positive for Covid-19, President Martin Vizcarra said. Only seven of the victims had been identified by Sunday afternoon, officials from the Interior Ministry said. The club's owners, a married couple, have been detained, the Interior Ministry said. The 60 police officers who participated in the raid were also being tested for coronavirus, officials said.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 23, 2020 21:22 UTC