Peru’s foreign minister becomes 2nd govt official to step down for receiving Covid-19 jab ahead of priority groups

The foreign minister

The foreign minister of Peru has resigned amid a very public scandal – which has also seen Health Minister Pilar Mazzetti step down – over politicians receiving Covid-19 vaccines long before they were given to healthcare workers.

“I am aware of the serious mistake I made,” Peruvian Foreign Minister Elizabeth Astete tweeted on Sunday, adding that she would not be receiving a second dose. 

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