Coronavirus-Free Zimbabwe Declares National Disaster - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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March 18, 2020
Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a national disaster over coronavirus even as the country is yet to confirm any case.
Mnangagwa has also postponed Independence Daycelebrations scheduled for 18th April and banned all public gatherings of morethan 100 people.
The president told a press briefing at his office inthe capital, Harare, there will be no travel ban, but discouraged travellersfrom countries that have confirmed coronavirus cases from visiting Zimbabwe.
The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair that was totake place in the south-western city of Bulawayo from 21st to 25thApril hasalso been postponed.
The ban will affect church gatherings, weddings andsporting events for 60 days.
He also advised Zimbabweans against travel abroaduntil the pandemic is under control.