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Zim Covid cases at 83 619

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By Lerato Ndlovu


Government notes, with great concern, the surge in cases in one week.


Cases in the country recorded during the week ending 13 July stood at 8 013, to 21 346 by the 20th of July due to the general complacency in adhering to the set COVID-19 preventive measures both in the communities and workplaces.

Addressing the media Minister of Information Publicity and Broadcasting Services Hon Monica Mutsvangwa said the cabinet received an update on the position of COVID-19 from Minister of Defence and War Veterans Affairs, Oppah  Muchinguri-Kashiri.


“Cabinet received an update on Zimbabwe’s Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak, which was presented by the Minister of Defence and War Veterans Affairs, Honourable O.C.Z. Muchinguri-Kashiri.


“As at 19 July, 2021, Zimbabwe’s cumulative COVID-19 cases stood at 83 619, with 53 453 recoveries and 2 622 deaths, the recovery rate stands at 64%, with 98% of COVID-19-positive cases being attributable to local transmission. The number of active cases stands at 27 544.     According to the address, there was a surge of 13 333 cases in a week across the country.


“The surge is mostly attributable to the general complacency in adhering to the set COVID-19 preventive measures both in the communities and workplaces. 

“Members of the public are urged to exercise extreme caution, strictly observe the relevant preventive measures and regulations, and avoid any unnecessary travel,” she said.

“Most of all, the citizenry is urged to take advantage of the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine and get inoculated.”


She alluded that Level 4 lockdown remains in force, and that government has put in a number of measures cabinet in light of rising cases.


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