Category: BREAKING NEWS

#Coronavirus: Visitors To Zim Without Test Certificates To Be Turned Away

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GOVERNMENT will block visitors from coronavirus disease infected countries without health certificates certifying they were examined and cleared to enter the country, a Cabinet official said on Tuesday. By Kudakwashe Pembere As of March 1, 2020, over 6000 visitors entered via Zimbabwe’s ports of entry, two coronavirus suspects were isolated at Wilkins Infectious Diseases Hospital with their test results coming negative. Telling a post cabinet media briefing, Information Minister, Hon Monica Mutsvangwa said a total of 6699 travelers had been screened for COVID-19 at the ports of entry and no…

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Coronavirus Affects Zim Grain Supplies

Michael Gwarisa

THE Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has warned that the prevailing Coronavirus (COVID-19) was having a negative toll on grain imports from Asian countries. By Michael Gwarisa GMAZ Media and Public Relations Manager, Mr Garikai Chaunza said even though GMAZ has already imported  10 000 metric tonnes of maize from South Africa  the prevailing health crisis which has already claimed more than 3000 lives was affecting imports from Asian countries. “Our National Chairman, Mr. Tafadzwa Musarara, is on a regional and international crusade where he is engaging with grain…

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Your Kids Are Safe With Us- Chinese Embassy Assures Zim Parents With Children In China

Michael Gwarisa

DEPUTY CHINESE Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhao Baogang has reassured parents with children studying in China that their children were safe and sound despite the the Coronavirus which has killed at least 3000 in China and other parts of the world. The deputy ambassador said the the Chinese government was working tirelessly to ensure the virus is contained in mainland China before the end of April 2020. “I want to reiterate that now the situation is under control and now they are less confirmed cases and more and more people are being…

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Stock Up More ARVs To Combat Coronavirus- Gvt Told

Michael Gwarisa

THE Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) Executive Director, Mr Itai Rusike has urged government to mobilse enough financial resources to procure Kaletra, an Antiretroviral (ARV) drug that has proven effective in treating Coronavirus (COVID-19) as part of its preparedness to deal with the deadly bug. By Michael Gwarisa The disease has hit at least 70 countries, with 90,000 cases and 3,100 deaths. The vast majority of cases and deaths have been in China. While the number of new cases recorded daily in that epicenter country has declined for weeks,…

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Typhoid Scare, As Two Die In Gweru

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TWO people from Gweru have died from suspected Typhoid with the local authority saying these were diarrheal infections. Gweru City Spokesperson Ms Vimbai Chingwaramutse said they learnt of the mortalities through their weekly disease surveillance. HealthTimes Reporter “We received information t through our weekly disease surveillance at our clinics that there were two deaths due to diarrheal infections. Our City’s Health rapid response team is on the ground collecting stool and water samples in Mkoba 12 Infill where we had the cases,” she said. Ms Chingwaramutse said they are are…

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Zim Tightens Coronavirus Surveillance and Monitoring

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STRICT measures for people coming from Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) breaching self quarantine conditions set for them by Zimbabwe’s health authorities will be put in place, a Cabinet official has said. By Kuda Pembere. This was said during a post cabinet media briefing on Wednesday. Government will detain and isolate people from affected countries should they breach self-quarantine conditions. With the number of people coming from China and other affected countries increasing to 4 589, they are under surveillance and monitoring for signs and symptoms of the disease. “What will be…

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#BREAKING: Second Positive Coronavirus Case Recorded On African Soil

Michael Gwarisa

THE Coronavirus plague which has killed not less than 2000 people in China and several others outside China is gradually penetrating  African soil as Algeria records its first case a week after Egypt had its first positive case. By Michael Gwarisa The Algerian Ministry of Health  Shamsuddin Shitor confirmed on Tuesday the first case of coronavirus in the country, an Italian man who arrived on February 17. The Minister of Health Health said on state TV that the authorities were able to detect this case due to the vigilance system…

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#BREAKING: Stop Eating These Pilchards Canned Fish Brands

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THE manufacturer of recalled pilchards is in trouble. The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) has ordered all wholesalers and retailers to remove a dozen brands from their shelves. A canning deficiency has resulted in a mass recall of Cape Point, Saldanha, Shoprite’s RiteBrand, Checkers House brand, U-Brand and OK House brands cans with the code ZST-2 and ZSC-2. It means the product is unfit for consumption. The company remains mum on the recall. The National Consumer Commission Acting Commissioner Thezi Mabuza says no formal communication from the supplier has been…

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Senior Doctors Clear Themselves From Indian Equipment Procurement

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SENIOR doctors have distanced themselves from the procurement of the Indian medical equipment which came not only in bits and pieces but unsafe for use. By Kudakwashe Pembere Giving oral evidence before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health and Child Care, the Senior Hospital Doctors Association (SHDA) through Professor Faith Muchemwa gave the background which led to the procurement of the equipment. Prof Muchemwa said meetings were held between the senior doctors and the First Lady as well as President Emmerson Mnangagwa. From that meeting a list was made by…

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#JUSTIN: Iran Deputy Health Minister Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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IRAN’S deputy health minister has tested positive for the new coronavirus disease, as it struggles to contain an outbreak that has killed 15 people. SOURCE: BBC A health ministry spokesman confirmed that Iraj Harirchi was infected with Covid-19 and under quarantine. President Hassan Rouhani meanwhile urged Iranians not to panic, saying: “We will get through the virus.” Officials have reported 95 confirmed cases since last week, but the actual number is thought to be far higher. The World Health Organization has said the sudden increase in cases in the country…

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