Stricter lockdown restrictions announced for Kariba, Makonde and Hurungwe

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has imposed a hard lockdown measures in Makonde, Hurungwe and Kariba Districts.

This follows an increasing number of cases in Mashonaland West.

Two senior government officials in the province are said to have died from Covid-19 on Thursday. In Chinhoyi, a test of 15 people, yielded 15 positive results.

Furthermore, an outbreak in Zambia has put Kariba at risk.

TIGHTER LOCKDOWN MEASURES IN MAKONDE, HURUNGWE & KARIBA DISTRICTS

Curfew from 1800 to 0600
Entry or exit into these districts prohibit except for essential services
Shops and business open from 0800 to 1500
Public transport to carry half capacity
Bottle stores to open from 1000 to 1500
No face to face meetings
No loitering in public places
Room service in hotels and lodges
Restaurants to serve only takeaway
Offices to decongest to 25% except for essential services

The measures are with immediate effect.

Press statement by His Excellency, President E.D. Mnangagwa, read by Vice President and Minister @mohcczim Gen. (Rt) Dr. C. Chiwenga, on the measures to curb the surge in COVID-19 cases in Makonde, Hurungwe and Kariba Districts : 17 June 2021 pic.twitter.com/ssXMpUn1h9
— Ministry of HealthZW (@MoHCCZim) June 17, 2021