‘There Is No Reason For Us To Hide Coronavirus’ – Zim Gvt Denies Covid-19 Cover Up As Suspected Patient Dies

Zim Government Denies Hiding Coronavirus As Suspected Patient Dies

The government has denied hiding any case or death related to the coronavirus in the country and pledged to publicly reveal the status quo and activate protocols once the virus is tested positive on anyone.

They also stated that only laboratory tests can confirm Covid-19. The tests are done locally and then some specimens are sent to South Africa for confirmation.

Currently, three of the five suspected cases of the virus who were in isolation at Wilkins Infectious Disease Hospital, have since tested negative.

One of the suspected cases is still under Isolation with health personnel running further tests while another male adult has also been quarantined and was being monitored after travelling from Italy.

His tests came back negative of Covid-19.

This follows the death of a Mutare-based Chinese woman who died after complaining of shortness of breath,a symptom synonymous with the virus.

Her tests results are said to have been negative of the virus.

This didn’t alleviate the fears of many Zimbabweans who saw the incident as a red flag and suggested that the government was not being entirely truthful about the matter and is poorly equipped to handle the virus.

Said Health Minister Obadiah Moyo on the issue

“There is no reason why we should hide such a condition of international importance. Once we get confirmation, we will immediately circulate to everyone because there are also precautionary measures to be taken at individual level, so there is no reason for us to hide any confirmed case,” said Dr Moyo.

He added that after all, Zimbabwe was not the only country at risk of the disease adding that many other countries, including neighbouring South Africa have since confirmed cases.

Moyo assured the public that preparedness measures have been stepped up through heightened surveillance at national, provincial and district level with special focus on all ports of entry.

He also advised the public to be guided by its COVID-19 Situation Reports (SitReps) that are issued frequently.

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