Muchaneta Chimuka Senior Reporter Some Zimbabweans are shunning wearing face masks which are highly recommended as one of the non- pharmaceutical Covid-19 prevention measures. Others are also not practising social distancing in public spaces, the complacency is worrying. A survey by The Herald over the past two weeks proved that many people in both urban […] The Herald …
Mirriam Madiye Features writer Zimbabwe recorded three new Covid -19 deaths as at May 13. According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC), the country recorded 38 491 confirmed cases, 1 582 deaths and 36 286 recoveries as at May 13. The 3 deaths are from Harare, Mashonaland East and Midlands provinces respectively. […] The Herald …
Mirriam Madiye Features Writer The number of people who have recovered from Covid-19 in Zimbabwe has risen to 36 277. According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC), the country has so far recorded 38 466 confirmed Covid-19 cases, including 36 277 recoveries and 1 579 deaths as at May 12. Harare province […] The Herald …
Boitumelo Makhurane BULAWAYO BUREAU THE country has reported five more Covid-19 related deaths and 62 new cases on Tuesday bringing the total number of cases to 38 164. The vaccination programme is continuing countrywide with 433 939 people having been vaccinated against Covid-19 as of Tuesday. A total of 370 676 people received the first […] The Herald …
Michelle Nyanzira Bulawayo Bureau MORE than 288 000 people have been vaccinated against Covid-19 from different healthcare centres countrywide. This comes as Zimbabwe recorded one death and 16 Covid-19 cases on Monday. The death was reported in Matabeleland South province. All of the 16 cases are local transmissions and Bulawayo and Harare recorded the highest […] The Herald …
Muchaneta Chimuka Senior Writer CHITUNGWIZA Municipality’s City Health Department is now providing Covid -19 vaccinations for frontline workers and vulnerable residents. The vulnerable groups including those with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart, lung and liver conditions are among other people getting first priority as roll out continues. All front line workers such as […] The Herald …
They may be old, frail, and vulnerable but they are the foot soldiers at the front of Zimbabwe’s Covid vaccination drive. Amid widespread scepticism among the younger population, it is elderly people who are coming out to lead by example. The Herald …
Muchaneta Chimuka Senior Reporter Do you want to get your first Covid-19 vaccination jab? Are you a resident of Harare and over the age of 18? Do you have a chronic health condition? If your answer is yes, then read below. The City of Harare recently decentralised Covid-19 vaccination sites meaning residents wishing to get […] The Herald …
Nqobile Tshili Bulawayo Bureau RISKY behaviour observed during the Easter holiday could invite a third wave of Covid-19 infections in the country due to non-compliance to prevention measures, especially by nightclub proprietors and patrons. During the holiday, Chronicle observed that there was rampant violation of Covid-19 prevention measures with some members of the public converging […] The Herald …
Roselyne Sachiti Features, Health and Society Editor People Living with HIV representative on the National AIDS Council Board Tendayi Westerhof has urged Zimbabweans to take the Covid-19 Sinopharm jab. Westerhof who is also National Director Pan African Positive Women’s Coalition –Zimbabwe who received her first Sinopharm jab in Harare on Monday said it is important […] The Herald …