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#Coronavirus: Visitors To Zim Without Test Certificates To Be Turned Away

Michael Gwarisa

GOVERNMENT will block visitors from coronavirus disease infected countries without health certificates certifying they were examined and cleared to enter the country, a Cabinet official said on Tuesday. By Kudakwashe Pembere As of March 1, 2020, over 6000 visitors entered via Zimbabwe’s ports of entry, two coronavirus suspects were isolated at Wilkins Infectious Diseases Hospital

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Coronavirus Affects Zim Grain Supplies

Michael Gwarisa

THE Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has warned that the prevailing Coronavirus (COVID-19) was having a negative toll on grain imports from Asian countries. By Michael Gwarisa GMAZ Media and Public Relations Manager, Mr Garikai Chaunza said even though GMAZ has already imported  10 000 metric tonnes of maize from South Africa  the prevailing

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Your Kids Are Safe With Us- Chinese Embassy Assures Zim Parents With Children In China

Michael Gwarisa

DEPUTY CHINESE Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhao Baogang has reassured parents with children studying in China that their children were safe and sound despite the the Coronavirus which has killed at least 3000 in China and other parts of the world. The deputy ambassador said the the Chinese government was working tirelessly to ensure the virus is

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Nutrition Boost For Rushinga Pregnant & Lactating Women

Michael Gwarisa

HUNDREDS of women are set to benefit from a food distribution program targeting pregnant and lactating women in Rushinga through a partnership between the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the World Food Program (WFP). By Michael Gwarisa recently in Rushinga The food relief consignment is also part of the WFP lean season assistance in

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Stock Up More ARVs To Combat Coronavirus- Gvt Told

Michael Gwarisa

THE Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) Executive Director, Mr Itai Rusike has urged government to mobilse enough financial resources to procure Kaletra, an Antiretroviral (ARV) drug that has proven effective in treating Coronavirus (COVID-19) as part of its preparedness to deal with the deadly bug. By Michael Gwarisa The disease has hit at least

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