NEW: Govt sounds alarm on Covid-19

Online Reporter

ZIMBABWE recorded five deaths and 62 new infections from the coronavirus on Tuesday, and there are growing concerns over rising infections as the winter season approaches.

There are currently 1 119 active Covid-19 cases in the country.

Overall, Zimbabwe has now recorded 38 164 cases, 35 480 recoveries and 1 565 deaths.

Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Mr Nick Mangwana tweeted on Wednesday that the new numbers were worrying.

“Five more deaths in 24 hours. The hard, cold winter is fast approaching. Revellers are partying hard. Complacency is definitely creeping in. Some are yet to decide on the vaccine but time is not on their side. Let’s all do the right thing because ‘none is safe until all are safe’,” he wrote.