Category: #COVID19

Zim Now Has More Than 2000 COVID-19 Cases, Daily Local Transmissions Increase Drastically

Michael Gwarisa

ZIMBABWE today recorded 214 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the cumulative number of cases to 2034 with majority of the cases being local transmissions. By Michael Gwarisa According to the ministry of health and child care daily COVID-19 update, at least 90 of the cases recorded today were all local transmissions and they are yet to ascertain the source of other local transmissions. 214 cases tested positive for COVID-19 today. These include returnees from South Africa (123), Zambia (10) and 90 local cases who are isolated. “15 of the local transmission…

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#JustIn: President Mnangagwa Announces New Strict Lockdown Regulations: Here Are The Takehome Messages

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Major points from President Cde Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa lockdown measures 1. Non working people to stay at home 2. WEF tomorrow, business closes at 3pm 3. Security services to enforce dusk to dawn curfew 6am to 6pm 4. SME to operate 5. Food markets to remain open and maintain safe measures 6. Intercity transport remain banned 7. Public gatherings remain banned 8.Funeral gatherings remain curtailed 9. Anyone who infects others will be punished 10. President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa to announce the easing of the said measures Ministry of Information, Publicity…

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New study reveals Oxford coronavirus vaccine produces strong immune response

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A team of scientists at Oxford University’s Jenner Institute and Oxford Vaccine Group has taken the next step towards the discovery of a safe, effective and accessible vaccine against coronavirus. HealthTimes Reporter The results of the Phase I/II trial published today in the scientific journal, The Lancet, indicate no early safety concerns and induces strong immune responses in both parts of the immune system. The vaccine provoked a T cell response within 14 days of vaccination (white blood cells that can attack cells infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus), and an antibody…

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COVID-19 @Chinhoyi University: Gvt Tells Institution To Close

Michael Gwarisa

GOVERNMENT has told the Chinhoyi University of Science and Technology to close the institution following a positive COVID-19 result at the institution. By Michael Gwarisa In a media brief, Information, Publicity and broadcasting services minister, Honorable Monica Mutsvangwa said the Zimbabwe cannot afford to be complacent in the face of a raging COVID-19 pandemic which has wrecked havoc in the country. Today the National Taskforce on COVID19 met and received reports from its Subcommittees and also deliberated on the following matters: Additionally, following the recorded infection at the Chinhoyi University…

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#JUSTIN: Only Essential Services Allowed Into The CBD, As Zim Tightens Lockdown

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THE Zimbabwe government has announced that only essential services will be allowed through into the Central Business District (CBD) of most cities as part of the new lockdown restrictions against COVID-19. HealthTimes Through his Twitter account, Information, publicity and broadcasting services Permanent Secretary, Mr Nick Mangwana said, “Yesterday, 133 positive cases were registered. There are some cases of deaths which are awaiting test results on whether Covid19 was the cause. Security is being tightened to ensure only essential services can be allowed through to CBDs. We apologise for any inconveniences.”

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COVID-19 Yovharisa Mabhangi, Makereke, Mabasa, Makiriniki

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● ZVINO kana ana chiremba nemanesi vobatwa nedenda reCOVID-19, ndiani acharapa nekupepa varwere? Mai vatsva musana, mwana atsva kudumbu. Dai waro zvaibvira, shuramatongo yanyenyeredza varapi vedu munguva ino vagona kuramba vachitipepa sezvavakadzidzira nekupikira. KuBulawayo chipatara chikuru, cheUnited Bulawayo Hospital (UBM) chakazivisa kuti varapi gumi nevasere vaive vabatwa nechakapedza mbudzi, COVID-19. Tine tarisiro yekunaya kwavo nekukasika vadzoke mundima yavo irikudai kurema. Tinopa kutenda kukuru kunemi mose varapi vedu munyika yedu ino. Na Catherine Murombedzi ● Nharire yeutano yeCimas, inove homwe inokandwa mari neruzhinji runogadzirira hurwere hwamangwana yakavhariswa musuo nedzihwa ratekeshera pasi…

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Asthma In The Covid-19 Era

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THE outbreak of Covid-19 in late December 2019, in China and its subsequent spread to other countries saw people with underlying conditions facing a mammoth task. Among these underlying conditions or diseases is asthma. SOURCE: Ministry of Health and Child Care Zimbabwean asthma allergy and immunology specialist, Professor Elopy Sibanda, who owns the Asthma, Allergy and Immunology Clinic in Harare answers some of the pertinent questions that most people who suffer from asthma need to know and the precautions they should take. Professor Sibanda ruled out the notion that there…

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#JUSTIN: Four GoldStar Sugar Refinery Employees Test Positive For COVID-19, One Dies

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AT least four GoldStar Sugar refinery employees have tested positive for COVI-19 from the 38 samples that were sent for routine tests. By HealthTimes Reporter In a statement, Starafrica corporation Limited Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Regis Mutyiri confirmed the development and also announced that one of the employees who had tested positive had died from the virus. Following reports that have appeared on social media platforms concerning a Starafrica corporation Limited COVID-19 incident that occurred at Goldstar Sugars Harare on 15 July 2020,  wishes to provide clarification on the…

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More Than 20 CIMAS Employees Test Positive For COVID-19, Company Closes All Walk-in Services

Michael Gwarisa

AT least 22 CIMAS Medical Aid  employees have tested positive for COVID-19, a move which has pushed CIMAS to close all Medical Aid walk in centres. By Michael Gwarisa One of the company’s receptionist tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday this week, prompting a random testing session which unearthed the other 21 cases. CIMAS Medical Aid Chief Executive Officer Mr Vulindlela Ndlovu said in a statement that contact tracing and testing subsequently revealed that other members of staff had been exposed to the virus as they had been in the…

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#TalkingCOVID-19WithDrGrant: Demanding Immediate Resuscitation Of The Public Health Sector In Zimbabwe: Whose Responsibility?

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Dr Grant Murewanhema

THE past four weeks have been particularly difficult for Zimbabwe. We have seen the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 rise from 2 digits to over 1400, and the deaths from the same going up to 25. There have been multiple but unverified reports of sudden deaths in communities, which could be due to COVID-19. Of course, people are still dying from other causes, but with a totally crippled health system and a grounded economy, there is no proper surveillance and auditing. Thus, the reasons why people are dying in…

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