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UZ 2nd year Master of Public Health Student, Farai Chirongoma, giving education on Covid-19 in Glenview earlier on today.
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Kindly be advised that the two million Covid-19 vaccine doses arrives on Thursday July 8, 2021,Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
ADD-HRE ET863/JUL08 ETD: 0925 ETA: 1435
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Zimbabwe has introduced the injectable HIV drug called Cabotegravir long-acting (CAB-LA) PrEP. What you need to know about CAB-LA is that:
●CAB LA is adding onto the already existing basket of HIV prevention options, it increases choices.
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Protect yourself and others from Coronavirus.
#SocialDistancing
is KEY, limit movements & AVOID public gatherings. Wash your hands with soap at all times, avoid touching your nose, eyes & mouth
#Covid19Zim
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Victoria Falls Airport, port health staff conduct screenings of travellers arriving from China and other 2919-nCoV reporting countries
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Another milestone for the country's health delivery system.
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There are some people who are collecting usedvface masks, washing them and selling them to unsuspecting people. To avoid this, members of the public are being urged to cut up their used face masks before proper disposal.
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Professor Mthuli Ncube, "We have about 5,5 million vaccines that we have received so far. Going forward we have paid for another 6,5 million vaccines which would then take us to 12 million vaccines; they are all fully paid for."
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Please note there was a typo
There's a total of 10 000 Protective suits NOT 1000.
Today we received a consignment from the Jack Ma & Alibaba Foundation to help strengthen & intensify surveillance, lab testing & case management of COVID-19 in Zimbabwe. The consignment included
- 20000 lab diagnostic test kids
- 100000 face masks
- 1000 protective suits
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Air Zimbabwe Boeing 767- 200 ER carrying the Sinopharm
#COVID19Vaccine
consignment for Zimbabwe arrives at RGM International Airport.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 01 May, Zimbabwe had 34 confirmed cases, including five (5) recoveries and four(4) deaths. The 6 cases from Harare previously recorded as positive on 29 April have been confirmed negative after Quality Assurance.
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COVID -19 Update: As at 15 April Zimbabwe had 23 confirmed cases, including three (3) deaths. One (1) person has recovered.
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The Deputy Minister, Permanent Secretary & staff in the
@MoHCCZim
join His Excellency, President
@edmnangagwa
and the nation in congratulating the Hon. VP &
@MoHCCZim
Minister, Dr. C.G.D.N Chiwenga, on his 65th birthday. We wish him many more years of good health & success.
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Malaria claims 131 deaths
The cumulative figures for malaria are 135 585 and 131 deaths. A total 201 malaria outbreaks have been reported throughout the country mostly from malarious provinces such as Manicaland, Masvingo and Mash East.
90 outbreaks have been controlled.
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@daddyhope
@JackMa
@China_Amb_Zim
Hopewell Chingono, PLEASE kindly note that the 1000 was a genuine typo from a colleague, the actual figure is 10 000. These are also ready for redistribution and we will be giving a FULL account of diliveries.
Please stand guided & apologies to the nation for that error in typing
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COVID-19 Update: As at 30 March Zimbabwe had 8 confirmed cases, including one (1) death.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 16 April Zimbabwe had 24 confirmed cases, including three (3) deaths. Two (2) people have recovered.
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$4,22m has been availed through the Health Levy to subsidize cost of blood which was $80 to $50 at public institutions. $8m has also been earmarked to make blood available for free to treat maternal related complications, to reduce maternal mortality by half, from the current 36%
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COVID-19 Update: As at 14 April Zimbabwe had 18 confirmed cases, including three (3) deaths. One (1) person has recovered.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 15 May 2020, Zimbabwe had 42 confirmed cases, including 13 recoveries and four (4) deaths.
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COVID-19 vaccines may be administered to people with underlying conditions, like cancer, asthma, HIV, hypertension and diabetes, liver, and kidney problems and boost their immunity. They are encouraged to continue taking their medication as advised by their medical doctors.
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"It’s satisfying to provide health care to our patients. Today we have just removed a giant neck lipoma weighing 1.2kgs from thepatient who had had this condition for over 8yrs," said Dr Tongesai Mukosera.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 18 April Zimbabwe had 25 confirmed cases, including three (3) deaths. Two (2) people have recovered.
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Stakeholders heed Plea.
The President's fund donated $100 000, Econet Wireless donated 10million dollars and Quest Motors donated a new 3.5 tone Truck. All these donations will go a long way in the governments fight of the Cholera pandemic
@263Chat
@UNICEFZIMBABWE
@WHOAFRO
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Today, Zimbabwe received 1M Sinovac vaccines. Zimbabwe's total number of vaccines from purchases and donations is 11.8M
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Apply Now. National e-recruitment of Registered General Nurse training September 2020
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COVID-19 Update: As at 29 April Zimbabwe had 40 confirmed cases, including five (5) recoveries and four (4) deaths.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 27 May 2020, Zimbabwe had 132 confirmed cases, including 25 recoveries and four (4) deaths.
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We appreciate your reportage
@DailyNewsZim
on Covid-19 news, but your screaming headline is giving false impression that all the tests which were done in Zimbabwe produced wrong results. Dr Obadiah Moyo clearly pointed out that defective kits were not used.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 7 May 2020, Zimbabwe had 34 confirmed cases, including nine (9) recoveries and four (4) deaths.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 25 April Zimbabwe had 31 confirmed cases, including four (4) deaths. Two people have recovered.
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Prophet Magaya's medication for HIV/AIDS is not yet approved Hon Minister Dr O. Moyo has confirmed and the Prophet has apologized for not following the procedure of registration
@263Chat
@UNICEFZIMBABWE
@UNDPZimbabwe
@ZiFMStereo
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COVID-19 Update: As at 22 April Zimbabwe had 28 confirmed cases, including four (4) deaths. Two (2) people have recovered.
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This is a Gene Expert Machine (plus cartridge) which would be used for COVID-19 testing in addition to the PCR machines, in a bid to scale up testing. The country has a total of 167 Gene Expert machines, 132 of which are housed in public health institutions.
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Day 1 of National Lockdown in pictures: People heed calls to stay at home, while essential services remain accessible.
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Total Zimbabwe today handed over a donation of 30 000 litres of fuel to the Ministry of Health and Child Care towards COVID-19 support.
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"Today I am happy to inform you that as a province, Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital is now able to carry out PCR Covid-19 tests using the GeneExpert machine."
@MinOfInfoZW
@HeraldZimbabwe
@ZBCNewsonline
@healthtimeszim
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@daddyhope
Number 1 & 2 we will make available as per your suggestion.
For Now FYI as at 22/03/2020
#Covid19ZimUpdate
➖Confirmed cases - 2
➖2nd case had 18 contacts
➖7 have been identified & are being followed up
➖4 of these tested negative
➖11 contacts are still being followed up
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VP Dr C.G.D.N. Chiwenga was the first to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 11 July 2020, Zimbabwe had 982 confirmed cases, including 320 recoveries and eighteen (18) deaths.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 26 April Zimbabwe had 31 confirmed cases, including five (5) recoveries and four (4) deaths.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 17 July 2020, Zimbabwe had 1420 confirmed cases, including 438 recoveries and twenty four (24) deaths.
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The President E.D. Mnangagwa officially opens Bulawayo Orthopaedic Hospital, 14 May 2021
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TOLLFREE HOTLINE Numbers!
If you suspect COVID-19 disease, or wish to obtain more information on the disease, you are advised to call the following
@MoHCCZim
numbers for assistance:
+263714734593 or +263774112531
@diamond1038FM
@ZiFMNews
@yafmzim
@TheMirrorMsv
@NewZiana
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"It gave me joy operating and removing lumps and bumps and hernias this whole week. Everyday since Monday I have witnessed smiles on patients who had been relieved of their ailments, some for as long as 5 years. The happiest were the 2 emergencies I operated on and saved ...
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COVID-19 Update: As at 29 March Zimbabwe had 7 confirmed cases, including one(1) death.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 10 April Zimbabwe had 13 confirmed cases, including three (3) deaths.
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6/09/18 Cholera outbreak
Hon. Min. of
@mohcczim
Dr David Parirenyatwa has declared an outbreak of cholera in Glen view and Budiriro . One 26 year old lady from Glen View died at Beatrice Road Infectious Diseases Hospital (BRIDH). 4 suspect community deaths are being investigated.
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1/6 Zimbabwe currently has one COVID-19 testing centre situated at the National Microbiology Reference Laboratory (NMRL) situated at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital in Harare.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 11 August 2020, Zimbabwe had 4 818 confirmed cases, including 1 544 recoveries and 104 deaths.
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Today, Zimbabwe received a consignment of 40 000 doses of the Covid-19 Covaxin Vaccine donated from India. Covid-19 is real, get vaccinated and stay safe.
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COVID-19 update: As at 21 July 2021, Zimbabwe had 91 120 confirmed cases, including 59 627 recoveries and 2 809 deaths To date, a total of 1 292 642 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 16 May 2020, Zimbabwe had 44 confirmed cases, including 17 recoveries and four(4) deaths.
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VP &
@MoHCCZim
Minister, Dr C.G.D.N Chiwenga, has reiterated that "The Government of Zimbawe will roll out Covid-19 vaccines for free, to all our citizens who may wish to be vaccinated". He spoke during a virtual conference to mark
#WorldCancerDay
commemorations earlier on today.
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#Coronavirus
: UK Assists Zim With USD2, 1 million for COVID-19 Preparations
@WHO_Zimbabwe
@DFID_UK
@DFID_Inclusive
@healthtimeszim
@263Chat
@Zimpapers
@HeraldZimbabwe
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COVID-19 Update: As at 27 April Zimbabwe had 32 confirmed cases, including five (5) recoveries and four (4) deaths.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 8 April Zimbabwe had 11 confirmed cases, including three (3) deaths.
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Following an increase in Covid-19 cases,
@MoHCCZim
has increased awareness campaigns in communities on the pandemic using WHO guidelines. Surveillance has also been increased and attention is being paid to areas of high concentration, quarantine management and isolation centres.
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COVID-19 update: As at 14 January 2021, Zimbabwe had 25 368 confirmed cases, including 14 714 recoveries and 636 deaths.
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COVID-19 update: As at 23 July 2021, Zimbabwe had 95 686 confirmed cases, including 62 986 recoveries and 2 961 deaths. To date, a total of 1 400 905 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 17 April Zimbabwe had 24 confirmed cases, including three (3) deaths. Two (2) people have recovered.
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COVID-19 update: As at 03 January 2021, Zimbabwe had 15 265 confirmed cases, including 11 574 recoveries and 380 deaths.
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#VacciNATIONZIM
Did you Know?
Vaccination is a safe & effective way of preventing diseases and saving lives. Reduce the risk of Covid-19 infections, spread of the disease & severe illness by getting vaccinated.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 21 May 2020, Zimbabwe had 51 confirmed cases, including 18 recoveries and four (4) deaths.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 22 May 2020, Zimbabwe had 56 confirmed cases, including 18 recoveries and four(4) deaths.
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Yesterday,
@MoHCCZim
Deputy Minister Hon S.T Kwidini toured Zvishavane District Hospital where he discovered that the X-Ray machine was not functioning for number of years. He then allocated a new X-Ray machine which will be installed very soon. He also allocated a new ...
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COVID-19 Update: As at 24 July 2020, Zimbabwe had 2296 confirmed cases, including 514 recoveries and thirty two (32) deaths.
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COVID-19 update: As at 19 July 2021, Zimbabwe had 85 732 confirmed cases, including 55 714 recoveries and 2 697 deaths. To date, a total of 1 184 435 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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COVID-19 update: As at 10 January 2021, Zimbabwe had 21 477 confirmed cases, including 12 582 recoveries and 507 deaths.
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COVID-19 update: As at 15 July 2021, Zimbabwe had 78 872 confirmed cases, including 49 774 recoveries and 2 418 deaths. To date, a total of 1 036 252 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Today, His Excellency President
@edmnangagwa
commissioned Blocks of Flats earmarked for medical doctors in Marimba, Harare after the launch of the Zimbabwe Human Settlements Policy.
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Zimbabwe joined the world in marking this year's commemorations of
#WorldChildrensDay2021
and
#UNICEF75
by lighting the Victoria Falls Bridge in blue consistent with UNICEF's goal to turn the world blue in support of
#ChildRights
by lighting selected global landmarks.
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Vice President and Health and Child Care Minister, Dr. Constantino G. D. N. Chiwenga receives the consignment of 200 000 Sinopharm vaccine doses donated to Zimbabwe by the People’s Republic of China, at the R.G Mugabe International Airport, 15 February 2021 at 3am
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COVID-19 Update: As at 24 May 2020, Zimbabwe had 56 confirmed cases, including 25 recoveries and four (4) deaths.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 01 August 2020, Zimbabwe had 3659 confirmed cases, 1011 recoveries and sixty nine(69) deaths.
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Today Minister of Health,Dr Obadiah Moyo handed over an ambulance to Harare Metropolitan Province. Acting Harare PMD, Dr Chonzi received the donation on behalf of the province. The ambulance was donated by CBZ Holdings
@CBZHoldings
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Maiden total hip replacement surgery at a provincial hospital:Gweru Provincial Hospital achieved a major feat when they performed a total hip replacement surgery, a first of its kind to be performed at provincial hospital level.
@ZBCNewsonline
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COVID-19 update: As at 07 January 2021, Zimbabwe had 18 675 confirmed cases, including 12 083 recoveries and 446 deaths.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 02 June 2020, Zimbabwe had 206 confirmed cases, including 29 recoveries and four (4) deaths.
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COVID-19 update: As at 24 July 2021, Zimbabwe had 97 277 confirmed cases, including 64 628 recoveries and 3 050 deaths. To date, a total of 1 438 890 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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EU gives Zimbabwe an additional allocation of US$25 million towards the Health Development Fund to support the health sector
@263Chat
@StarFMNews
@healthtimeszim
@P_VanDamme_EU
@UNICEFZIMBABWE
@UNFPA_Zimbabwe
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COVID-19 Update: As at 17 August 2020, Zimbabwe had 5 308 confirmed cases, including 3 848 recoveries and 135 deaths.
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COVID-19 update: As at 05 January 2021, Zimbabwe had 17 194 confirmed cases, including 11 813 recoveries and 418 deaths.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 20 May 2020, Zimbabwe had 48 confirmed cases, including 18 recoveries and four (4) deaths.
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Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr J.C Mangwiro and the Covid-19 testing medical team at the Rainbow Towers donning their PPEs in preparation for testing the 241 returnees who arrived in Zimbabwe this evening.
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COVID-19 update: As at 07 August 2021, Zimbabwe had 115 890 confirmed cases, including 87 416 recoveries and 3 826 deaths. To date, a total of 1 851 407 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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COVID-19 update: As at 07 July 2021, Zimbabwe had 60 227 confirmed cases, including 42 330 recoveries and 1 973 deaths. To date, a total of 819 058 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 11 May 2020, Zimbabwe had 37 confirmed cases, including twelve (12) recoveries and four (4) deaths.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 29 May 2020 Zimbabwe had 160 confirmed cases, including 29 recoveries and four (4) deaths.
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Press statement by Hon. VP and Minister of Health and Child Care Dr C.G.D.N Chiwenga: ADDITIONAL LOCKDOWN MEASURES IN VIEW OF THE INCREASING NUMBER OF COVID 19 CASES IN ZIMBABWE
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COVID-19 update: As at 18 July 2021, Zimbabwe had 83 619 confirmed cases, including 53 453 recoveries and 2 622 deaths. To date, a total of 1 144 379 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Update: As at 03 June 2020, Zimbabwe had 222 confirmed cases, including 29 recoveries and four (4) deaths.
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COVID-19 update: As at 28 February 2021, Zimbabwe had 36 089 confirmed cases, including 32 666 recoveries and 1 463 deaths.
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“I take pride in that as an Anaesthesiologist I have managed to make a significant impact in the patients’ overall surgical experience and recovery," said Dr Elexander Ndlovu.
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COVID-19 update: As at 08 July 2021, Zimbabwe had 62 383 confirmed cases, including 42 855 recoveries and 2 029 deaths. To date, a total 848 808 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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