‘It’s an ordinary flu, dont panic ’

GOVERNMENT yesterday dismissed fears that Zimbabwe is being ravaged by the COVID-19 virus, saying the country has not recorded a single case in the last four weeks, with the bug currently circulating being an influenza virus.

However, speaking during the post-Cabinet media briefing yesterday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services minister Jenfan Muswere said people should shun crowds so as to avoid being infected by the virus.

“The recently increased influenza flu experienced in the last few weeks is due to a seasonal increase, which is usually experienced in the country and the region as we approach the winter season.

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