#COVID-19: Zim Records Increase In COVID-19 Local Transmissions As Cases Rise To Seven
ZIMBABWE today recorded an additional two Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the total number of cases to seven amidst indications that increased cases were also being recorded in people without any international travel history, a sign that local transmissions could be on the rise. By Michael Gwarisa The new cases were announced by Ministry of Health
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#Coronavirus: Zim Cases Rise To Seven
WITH Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangangwa announcing the lockdown measures, the country has confirmed seven Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) as of March 27, 2020. By Kudakwashe PembereFrom the seven, one succumbed to the disease. Yesterday, Zimbabwe had five COVID-19 cases. All of the latest confirmed cases are in Harare showing mild symptoms. The first confirmed case in
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#BREAKING: Zim Announces 21 Days Lockdown
PRESIDENT Emerson Mnangagwa has announced a 21 Days lock-down as a measure to curb the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). By Michael Gwarisa In his Civid-19 national address, President Mnangagwa said the lock-down would allow health authorities to deal with the unfolding crisis which has already claimed one life and infected five more. The Lockdown is
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US Pledges US$470 000 Towards Fighting Covid-19 In Zimbabwe
The United States has pledged US$470,000 to fight the spread of COVID-19 in Zimbabwe. As of Friday, March 27, the World Health Organization (WHO) said over 530,000 people have been infected with COVID-19 worldwide and more than 24,000 people have died from the disease — the majority from China. Zimbabwe declared its first case last
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African Sun Pours ZW$200 000 Towarsa Covid-19
HOTELIER African Sun Limited has joined the COVID-19 Response in Zimbabwe donating items to Wilkins Infectious Disease Hospital worth ZW$200 000. Donated were handtowels, bath mats, sheets, duvet covers and pillow cases to assist with the plight of COVID 19. Handover was done by Monomotapa Hotel GM Valentine Halimana on behalf of the MD and
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#JUSTIN: South Africa Records Tow First Covid-19 Deaths
SOUTH Africa has recorded two mortalities who succumbed to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) making it the second Southern African country after Zimbabwe. By Kuda Pembere South Africa’s Health Minister Dr Zwelini Mkhize this morning announced that one died at a Private Institution with the other at a Public Health facility. “This morning, we wake South
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#COVID-19: Anxiety and Coping With The Coronavirus In Zimbabwe
WHEN news of the coronavirus broke at the end of last year, and as the stories from the outbreak became more alarming over time, most people are anxious on the possibilities of the pandemic reaching this country. The Coronavirus (Covid 19) pandemic is becoming a brutal psychological test. This is a dreadful moment with a
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#COVID-19 Has Exposed The Fragility Of Our Economies
THE human dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic reach far beyond the critical health response. All aspects of our future will be affected – economic, social and developmental. Our response must be urgent, coordinated and on a global scale, and should immediately deliver help to those most in need. By Guy Rider, Director General ILO From
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