Zimbabwe provides more money for Covid-19 rapid response teams as almost 9% tested at Mbare Musika positive

Zimbabwe announced the provision of resources for Covid-19 response teams as cases in the country continue to skyrocket.

Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Monica Mutsvangwa said on ZBC News on Monday:

Treasury has allocated Harare ZWL$10 million, Bulawayo ZWL$6 million and Chitungwiza ZWL$2.5 million for the COVID19 teams especially for Rapid Response Teams.

Earlier today City of Harare declared that it was the epicentre of the pandemic.

Mutsvangwa added:

The Harare Rapid Response Teams conducted tests at Mbare Musika and of those tested 7 (8.75%) were positive. It was also noted that there is high risks posed by these markets which include: crowding of clients, poor sanitation conditions for vendors

Zimbabwe has massively restricted movement in recent weeks after a massive jump in local infections.

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