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Government reimposed a soft lockdown as measures to contain COVID19 rising cases , while banning all gatherings.
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga who is also the Minister of Healthy announced the development on Saturday night.
Chiwenga said all gatherings except for funerals would be banned.
“With regards to gatherings, the following measures are to be implemented: All gatherings except funerals are banned.”
“These gatherings include, but are not limited to weddings, church gatherings, and music festivals as well as sports activities.”
“Funerals shall be limited to 30 people. All Covid-19 funerals will be supervised by health personnel.”
“The country is experiencing a surge (in Covid-19 cases) and the last seven days 596 cases and 26 deaths have been recorded, “ he said.
The Minister of Healthy added that Mandatory wearing of masks, social and physical distancing, washing of hands, contact tracing and quarantine.
Hotels and lodge bars will only open to guests up to 10pm.
Chiwenga also said restaurants would serve takeaways only.
All workshops and meetings would be held virtually with offices decongesting by 50% except for essential services.
Shops will now be allowed to operate from 6am to 6pm while beerhalls and nightclubs remain closed.
Government first imposed a lockdown to curb COVID19 in March 2020 which was stiff and relaxed following months of decline in cases.
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