Zim authorities edgy over Indian COVID-19 variant

ZIMBABWE is on edge as the Indian COVID-19 variant spreads in seven African countries, among them neighbouring South Africa, with senior government officials pleading with citizens to observe laid down safety regulations and limit unnecessary movements and gatherings.

South Africa has recorded four cases of the Indian variant which spreads faster especially in densely-populated areas.

The variant known as B.

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