Zim back under COVID-19 lockdown

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday imposed a Level 4 lockdown with immediate effect for the next two weeks, which will see the suspension of intercity movement, except for distribution of medication.

This follows a surge in COVID-19 cases across the country since the onset of the third wave three weeks ago.

Prior to the pronouncement of the lockdown, many areas, especially in small cities declared hotspots across the country, had already been placed under localised lockdowns as a measure to control the virus.

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