Zimbabwe’s positive coronavirus cases have risen to 7, with 3 internal transmissions.
Of the cases confirmed to date, three are due to contact with an infected individual locally. Our teams are currently seized with enhanced surveillance through contact tracing, by following up all known contacts of these cases. Therefore, the Ministry would like to remind everyone of the need to maintain social distancing, by avoiding close contact (Imeter or 3 feet) with anyone who is unwell, coughing or sneezing. The Ministry continues to be on HIGH alert to the COVID-I9 pandemic. Today, the fourth meeting of the ad hoc Inter-ministerial Taskforce on COVID-19 was held. Following this session, His Excellency, The President Cde. E. D. Mnangagwa announced additional measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Zimbabwe.
These measures include
• A total lockdown for a period of 21 days, starting Monday the 30th March 2020. Only essential movement related to seeking health services, to the purchase and procurement of food and medicines and for other essential supplies and critical services will be exempted.
• Suspension of all public transport operations, excluding ZUPCO and Public Service Commission buses.
The Ministry would like to remind everyone to practice good personal hygiene;
• Wash hands with soap and water frequently or use of an alcohol-based hand-rub,
• Cover your nose and mouth with tissue paper or flexed elbow when coughing and sneezing
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick, coughing or sneezing.