Day: January 7, 2021

New Zim Lockdown Might Not Flatten COVID-19 Curve- ZADHR

Michael Gwarisa

THE Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) says the new Lvel 4 Lockdown might not yield the intended outcome of flattening the curve of COVID-19 infections owing to a continued defiance of regulations by the generality of the public and the business community. By Michael Gwarisa Giving their 21st COVID-19 Monitoring and Advocacy Report, ZADHR said in as much as they welcome the new lockdown, it exhibits numerous loopholes which could defeat the intended objectives of the restrictions. ZADHR is of the position that the current lockdown measures…

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No PPE, No Work: Harare Hospital Midwives Boycott Work After Matron Dies From COVID-19

Michael Gwarisa

MIDWIVES and nurses at Sally Mugabe formerly Harare Hospital have downed tools after their colleague, a Matron at the institution succumbed to COVID-19 in the early hours of Thursday, January 7, 2021. By Michael Gwarisa According to sources privy to the developments, the midwives are refusing to enter the hospital premises until the issue of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has been resolved. Apparently the midwives  are outside as we speak, they  are refusing to enter the buildings following the death of the Matron. The Matron was on duty on Sunday…

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