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In a recent study, researchers concluded that people with type A blood have a higher risk of contracting the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Churchgoers aren’t able to lift every voice and sing during the pandemic – here’s why that matters
Because of Covid-19, churches no longer reverberate with song; hymnals are neatly stacked and projection screens blank. Even as church leaders plan for reopening, scientists warn that it might be too early to resume singing in groups.
I’m a viral immunologist. Here’s what antibody tests for Covid-19 tell us
The sheer speed with which Covid-19 spread across the world, coupled with the novel nature of the virus, has meant that scientists and technicians have been playing a game of catch-up.
Should You Wear Masks While Exercising During COVID-19? Expert Opinion
Exercise with face mask: Wearing a mask during exercise will act as a barrier to airflow, which can lower the oxygen levels in the re-circulated air. Read here to know more about the risks associated with wearing masks while exercising during COVID-19.
All systems go for June examinations — Minister
Candidates registered for Zimsec O-Level and A-Level exams will write as scheduled, beginning today, with provinces across the country now ready for the exams and phased reopening of schools.
500 extra staff to boost health sector
An additional 500 health workers are to be recruited to upgrade Zimbabwe’s capacity to cope with Covid-19, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said yesterday.
Mobile money operators comply with directive
Mobile money operators have heeded the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) directive to suspend agent lines and convert merchant lines into one-way channels, allowing payments to come in while cashing out is to be made through a bank, to stop large sums being fed anonymously into the black market.
Drones to patrol borders
DRONES will soon be patrolling the country’s borders as Government moves to address security challenges posed by border jumpers who could be spreading infections by avoiding compulsory quarantine and testing.
‘Zim’s Covid-19 cases show signs of stability’
Chief Coordinator National Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Dr Agnes Mahomva, has said although it is too early to claim victory, Zimbabwe’s Covid-19 cases seem to be stabilising, with very low levels of community infection.
Malawi envoy speaks on new admin
The coming in of a new government in Malawi will not affect cordial bilateral relations between Zimbabwe and Lilongwe built on existing cooperation for decades, a top diplomat has said.