Govt concerned over COVID-19 violations

Government has raised concern over unnecessary movement of people in violation of COVID-19 protocols in urban areas and encouraged people to travel only when absolutely necessary.

Information, Media and Broadcasting Services minister Monica Mutsvangwa yesterday said it was worrisome that despite government efforts to capacitate Zupco to provide efficient service, there was too much pressure on the public transporter due to unnecessary travel.

“The (COVID-19) national taskforce has noted with concern that despite the government’s effort to capacitate Zupco to provide services to commuters in urban areas, there is a lot of unnecessary travelling which increases risk in urban areas,” she said.

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