THE country has of late been recording a significant drop in the number of COVID-19 new cases which has seen hospitalizations and COVID-19 related bed occupancy decreasing drastically.
By Patricia Mashiri
Speaking during a cabinet briefing Senator Monica Mutsvangwa, Information and Broadcasting Minister said, “…regarding case management, infection, prevention and control, the number of people in need of hospitalization for COVID-19 continues to fall, with the country’s bed occupancy rate decreasing from 4.62% the previous week to 4.3% during the week under review.
Ninety-four (94) new admissions were recorded, with 6 patients placed under intensive care, as of 1 October 2021. There has been a decrease in cases of Covid-19 in schools across the country during the reporting period ending 3 October 2021. There were (815) cumulative cases compared to (1267) cases reported last week.”
The number of new infections also decreased during the week under review, despite the slight increase in new cases in learning institutions.
“The daily average of new cases dropped to 238 per day from 246, the previous week. The following areas recorded the most significant number of new cases: Matebeleland South (310), Mashonaland East Province (263), Manicaland (251), Matebeleland North (233) and Masvingo (202).”
She added that the nation was advised that in view of a potential fourth wave and the general complacency being experienced in most communities following the relaxation from Level 4 to Level 2 lockdown, implementation and enforcement of all Public Health and Social Measures will continue to be strengthened with a focus on vaccine rollout and awareness campaigns at public places and gatherings.
According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care Daily Situational Report the country recorded 130 new COVID-19 cases and 2death as at 5 October 2021.
