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Harare Polytechnic records Covid-19 death

by Bustop TV News



By Romio Takundwa


One person has died from Covid-19 at Harare Polytechnic following the corona virus outbreak at the institution.

Harare Polytechnic principal, Tafadzwa Mudondo said fourteen staff members tested positive during routine testing earlier this week, and one succumbed to the virus on Wednesday.

“Unfortunately, one of our support staff from the 14 that tested positive has succumbed to Covid-19. We are engaged with the ministry on this and we are continuing with testing measures,” Mudondo said.

Mudondo said no decision had been taken to close the college, with mass testing of students and staff already underway.

In March this year, Harare Polytechnic suspended student Yolanda Musithu for allegedly hugging a friend inside the college grounds, violating Covid-19 protocols.

Zimbabwe has seen a sharp rise in new infections in recent days, prompting the government to tighten restrictions and impose localised lockdowns in Kariba, Karoi and Kwekwe.

On Wednesday, the country reported 238 new infections and three deaths, pushing the total death toll to 1,640 from 40,556 cases since March last year.

Zimbabwe has fully vaccinated over 423,000 people, while nearly 700,000 of its 15 million population have taken the first dose.

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