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Emmanuel Kafe
COVID-19-related hospital admissions have dropped over the past week, representing considerable headway in the country’s fight against the novel coronavirus.
Cabinet announced on Tuesday that the majority of new cases currently being recorded have mild to moderate symptoms.
“Generally, hospital admissions for Covid-19 cases have decreased, resulting in institutions such as the Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals reclaiming areas in the Out-Patient Department for routine service provision,” said Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa.
She, however, cautioned against complacency and advised the public to maintain high levels of alertness, including adhering to preventive measures already in force, especially during the upcoming Independence celebrations.
Gatherings are still limited to less than fifty.
More Vaccines
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe is awaiting delivery of 600 000 doses of recently procured Sinopharm vaccines.
“In addition, the Minister of Finance and Economic Development has granted authority to purchase five million more doses of vaccines,” added Minister Mutsvangwa.
As at April 12, 2021, 234 709 people had received their first dose of the vaccine, while 29 304 received their second dose.
“Steps are being taken to increase the number of people to be vaccinated across the provinces, particularly in hotspot areas in Matabeleland South, Mashonaland West, Harare and Manicaland Provinces.”
Government is currently printing new Covid-19 vaccination cards with security features, and the World Health Organisation is working on a platform to store vaccination data for use internationally.
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