By Tafadzwa Chigandiwa
Zimbabwe has recorded over 800 Covid-19 positive cases in both secondary and primary institutions since the opening of schools in March.
This was revealed by Information Minister, Monica Mutsvangwa at Wednesday’s cabinet briefing in Harare.
“Concerning primary and secondary schools, Cabinet was advised that a total of 837 COVID-19-positive cases have been detected in schools since opening in March, 2021,” she said.
In addition, Mutsvangwa also indicated of the 837 positive cases at least 796 cases recovered from the deadly virus.
“The total recoveries in schools currently stands at 796, leaving the number of active cases at 39, demonstrating the effectiveness of the surveillance system and control measures in place.”
Last week the government imposed a strict two weeks lock down in Kwekwe after detecting the deadly Covid-19 Indian variant.
The 31 tests conducted at Kwekwe’s Goldridge Primary School were negative.
“A special note is the fact that all the 31 additional samples taken from learners and staff at Goldridge Primary School, Kwekwe, after the initial 3 positive cases previously reported, were negative,” she added.
As at 25 May 2021, Zimbabwe had recorded 38 706 Covid-19 cases with 1 587 deaths and 36 517 recoveries.
According to the cabinet report, the recovery rate stands at 94.3%, with 95.5% of Covid-19 positive cases being attributable to local transmission, whilst the number of active cases stands at 602.
