Zimbabwe still remains at eight confirmed cases of COVID-19
after 33 more blood samples were tested on Tuesday, health authorities said as
the country entered day three of a national lockdown meant to curtail spread of
the pandemic.
Of the eight cases, one has died. In its latest update on
the coronavirus, the Ministry of Health and Child Care said all the new samples
had tested negative.
“The National Microbiology Reference Laboratory tested 33
samples today (Tuesday) and all tested negative for COVID-19. Therefore, to
date, Zimbabwe has eight confirmed cases, including one death,” the health
ministry said.
Cumulative tests so far conducted stand at 274, with 266
having tested negative. The latest update came as government received another
consignment of personal protective equipment for use by health professionals in
the fight against the virus which has shaken the world with over 42 000 deaths
and confirmed cases nearing 900 000.
Last Friday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa ordered a total
Covid-19 lockdown, which began on Monday, to better prepare the country to
combat the spread of the virus by restricting people’s movements and
gatherings.
The national lockdown decision was made after medical
experts warned
infections could spike sharply in the approaching winter
season.
Under the lockdown, only medical staff and employees in
critical sectors such as energy, retail, food and water are being allowed
allowed to go to work.
Only public transport services taking workers in “essential
services” to work remain in operation during the period.
Police on Tuesday arrested 19 people for breaking lockdown restrictions
after opening bars, which government has said must stay closed.
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