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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zimbabwe<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Fifteen (15) lecturers marking Higher Education Examinations Council (HEXCO) papers at Masvingo Polytechnic College have tested positive for coronavirus.<\/p>\n

The lecturers were found to have contracted the virus after tests were carried out at Mazoredze Clinic.<\/p>\n

Masvingo Polytechnic principal Callisto Muzongondi confirmed the matter to Masvingo Mirror, saying the Ministry of Health and Childcare has dispatched a team of nurses to screen students and other staffers for the infectious virus. He said:<\/p>\n

Some 15 examiners who are marking HEXCO exams tested COVID-19 positive on Tuesday and are in quarantine here.<\/p>\n

The Ministry of Health has sent in a team that is screening students and other staffers for the lethal virus.<\/p>\n

Other higher learning institutions in Masvingo Province like Bondolfi and Morgenster Teachers\u2019 colleges have also recorded COVID-19 cases.<\/p>\n

This comes as the ruling ZANU PF party has continued to defy lockdown regulations by holding rallies throughout the country, reported Masvingo Mirror.<\/p>\n

In Gutu North alone more than 10 rallies were held in the last week even though churches, restaurants, weddings, funerals and other gatherings are all banned.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Fifteen (15) lecturers marking Higher Education Examinations Council (HEXCO) papers at Masvingo Polytechnic College have tested positive for coronavirus. The lecturers were found to have contracted the virus after tests were carried out at Mazoredze Clinic. 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