Econet has distanced itself from claims that it had shut
down its shops due to the coronavirus epidemic. This follows a social media
post purportedly from an Econet employee claiming the company was not opening
from tomorrow due to coronavirus.
“While we are taking all the necessary steps and
precautions to protect our staff and customers at this time, there is no truth
whatsoever in claims that we have ‘declared a national shutdown’,” Econet
spokesman said.
“It is not our place or responsibility to make any such
public healthcare pronouncements which we believe are the prerogative of the
government and public healthcare experts.
“Our shops will be open tomorrow (Monday) and Econet will
continue to offer its services to the public, albeit in a manner that is safe
for our staff and customers, unless or until the situation changes.”
In collaboration with the Government through the Ministry
of Health and Childcare, with the City of Harare and other partners, Econet has
been working at raising public awareness of the Covid-19 global epidemic, and
how the public can stay safe and protect itself from contracting the virus.
Herald
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