WHO reported Zika virus infection in Peru on April 21, 2016. Currently classified as 'low' grade, large-scale supply-chain risks are limited.

Potential temporary reduction in Peru's agricultural sector workforce — concerns over production disruptions for major export crops including coffee, asparagus, and quinoa
Expected labor shortage impact on mining operations for copper, gold, silver, etc. if spread to mining regions
Partial constraints on South American regional logistics networks — possible strengthening of quarantine measures on overland transport routes with neighboring countries including Brazil and Colombia
Expected normal maintenance of port operations — direct impact on major export hubs such as Callao Port currently minimal

Whether WHO grade will be upgraded — possibility of implementing extensive logistics restriction measures if elevated to 'moderate' or higher
Level of Peru government quarantine measures — need to track announcements of regional movement restrictions or industrial activity constraint policies

Zika virus infection – Peru

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