Zimbabwe tightens gathering limits as coronavirus cases rise

at 7:06 pm

New Delhi (NVI): Zimbabwe’s authorities has reintroduced restrictions on gatherings and ordered strict adherence to measures aimed toward slowing the unfold of the coronavirus pandemic amid considerations over rising COVID-19 infections within the nation.

In an information convention, Info Minister Monica Mutsvangwa stated the variety of folks allowed to assemble at occasions of all types was lowered to 100.

Authorities had eased restrictions limiting attendance in gatherings after a decline of confirmed new infections in September – however a sudden spike in latest weeks has pressured the authorities to reinforce restrictions.

Official COVID-19 data shows that new cases have been rising since November and are now averaging 100 cases daily, compared to the previous two months when infections stood at about 25 a day.

As of now, the country has registered 10,129 confirmed coronavirus cases, including 277 related deaths – up from 8,374 infections and 243 deaths a month ago.

-CHK