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COVID-19: Zimbabwe begins 3weeks lockdown

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Zimbabwe on Monday has begun to observe a 3 weeks lockdown as mandated by the President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, as part of efforts to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

The President, speaking on his fears, said a total of seven confirmed cases and one death had been recorded with the index to likely worsen when the wet season comes.

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In Harare, Police patrol vans roam the streets asking people to comply with instructions and stay indoors.

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