1.0       ZIMBABWE’S RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AND REPORT ON THE PROCUREMENT AND ROLL-OUT OF VACCINES

Cabinet received an update on the Country‘s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, and a Report on the Procurement and Roll-Out of Vaccines,  as presented by the Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care, Honourable General (Rtd.) Dr. C.G.D.N. Chiwenga.

The nation is being informed that since the outbreak of the pandemic, the country’s cumulative COVID-19 cases stood at 257 409 as at 27 September 2022, with 251 281 recoveries and 5 602 deaths. The recovery rate was 98%, with 526 active cases recorded. A total of 252 new cases were recorded during the week, compared to 202 the previous week. Out of the 252 new cases, 130 were form Fatima and 33 from George Silundika Secondary Schools, in Matabeleland North Province.  Health teams are on the ground and the situation is under control. The slight increase is an indication that the country needs to remain vigilant