Peru swore in a new health minister Saturday after accusations became public this past week that the official previously in the role had used her position to get a former president a COVID-19 vaccine before it was publicly available.

Peru has new health minister after vaccine scandal

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate in the Latin American nations. Peru and Mexico are witnessing a significant surge in the number of cases. Watch report.

Peru, Mexico surpass 500,000 COVID-19 cases: Peru's death rate highest in Latin America

A tiny premature baby - weighing just more than half a kilogram - has beaten coronavirus and finally been reunited with his mum.

Hope in the times of Coronavirus | Premature born baby in Peru recovers from COVID-19

Peru has reported 129,751 positive coronavirus cases and has a death toll of 3,788.

Peru reports 129,751 COVID-19 cases and 3,788 deaths