PRESIDENT Emerson Mnangagwa has announced a raft of new measures as means to curb the spread of COVID-19 infections amidst indications of a surge in daily cases over the past few days.
Staff Reporter
The new development also follows the discovery of a new Coronavirus strain, the Omicron variant which contains numerous mutations sparking fears of it being highly infections even though available data is yet to confirm such.
Measures include:
- All returning residents to undergo PCR test and Quarantine at their own expense even with a negative PCR test.
- Curfew now 9pm to 6am
- All shops open 7am to 7pm
- Number and behavior of persons attending gatherings must observe COVID-19 protocols i.e masking up, social distancing and hand sanitizing
- COVID-19 Funeral to be supervised by the ministry of health and child care
- No liquor to be consumed at bottle stores which cease to be drinking premises until further notice
- Night Clubs and pubs will admit vaccinated clients only
- Restaurants to close at 7 pm
- All those eligible should get vaccinated
The new measures will be reviewed after 14 days.
