President Emmerson Mnangagwa has set measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 4th wave across the country.
This came following an outbreak of a new strain of Covid-19 called omicron that was detected in South Africa a few days ago.
Some of the measures which were set by the Zanu PF first secretary includes:
“A daily Curfew, running from 9pm to 6am, all shops will also be required to open for business from 0700 hours to 1900 hours, night clubs and bars will admit vaccinated clients only whilst restaurants are required to close at 1900 hours.”
Mnangagwa also set measures on returning citizens stressing that they will be tested for Covid-19 and quarantined at their own cost before entering the country.
“All returning residents and visitors have to undergo PCR testing, and will be quarantined, at own cost, for days recommended by WHO, even if they present a negative PCR test results from elsewhere,” he said.
He also imposed restrictions on public gatherings across the country.
“Number and behavior of all persons attending any gathering must observe and comply with W.H.O protocols i.e. masking, social distancing and sanitising.
“All Covid-19 related Funerals will be strictly supervised by Ministry of Health and Child Care Environmental Health Officers and Technicians;
“No liquor will be consumed at bottle stores, which consequently cease to be drinking premises until further notice,” added Mnangagwa.
Meanwhile, on Monday, over 260 million cumulative cases of infections had been reported worldwide with over 5 million souls losing their lives globally since the first outbreak of the pandemic in 2019.
Mnangagwa however urged all Zimbabweans to fully take Covid-19 preventive measures seriously on the upcoming festive season holidays.
“The above good progress notwithstanding, lately we have witnessed creeping complacency in most communities. Some individuals and groups are simply lowering their guard when it comes to measures we have recommended for Covid-19 prevention. In all likelihood, this worrisome complacency is likely to get worse as the festive season approaches. Our Nation thus faces the grim risk of a fourth wave which must be avoided at all cost,” he said.
