Andrew
Online Reporter
People need to remain vigilant ahead of the holidays and winter season, which usually coincide with rising coronavirus cases, Government has counselled.
Addressing Tuesday’s post-Cabinet briefing on Tuesday, acting Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere said: “The nation is also being advised to remain vigilant as winter is fast approaching and the country readies for the Easter and Independence Day holidays.
“Accordingly, all citizens are urged to continue adhering to the laid down World Health Organisation (WHO) protocols at all times.”
As at April 11, 2022, Zimbabwe’s cumulative Covid-19 cases stood at 247 010, with 240 496 recoveries and 5 460 deaths.
The recovery rate stood at 97 percent, with 1 054 active cases.
Dr Muswere said with respect to case management, infection prevention and control, the number of people in need of hospitalisation for Covid-19 had dropped, with the country’s bed occupancy rate declining from 1,5 percent during last week to the current 0,9 percent.
The national coverage of the first dose of Covid-19 vaccination stands at 51 percent.
Online Reporter