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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zimbabwe<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Zimbabwe\u2019s senior doctors on Wednesday criticised the government for extending the Level 4 COVID-19 lockdown, calling it \u201cunscientific\u201d in the face of declining infections and hospitalisations.<\/p>\n

Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa, in a statement on Tuesday night, announced that the lockdown has been extended by a further two weeks.<\/p>\n

Mutsvangwa said the decision was \u201cnecessitated by the realisation that although there has been a notable decrease in the number of COVID-19 infections and deaths, more efforts are required to contain the third wave of the pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Zimbabwe Senior Hospital Doctors Association, in a short statement on Wednesday, criticised the latest extension. The doctors said:<\/p>\n

Data from the ministry of health clearly shows Covid-19 infections well below the resurgence threshold.<\/p>\n

Most Covid hospitals countrywide have significantly reduced admissions. Lockdown has achieved its aims.<\/p>\n

If we are basing decisions on stats and science, what\u2019s the justification for the extension?<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, the Ministry of Health and Childcare reported 319 new COVID-19 infections and 27 deaths. It also said the test positivity rate had fallen to just 4.4 per cent.<\/p>\n

The lockdown has also hit businesses, with opening hours restricted between 8 AM and 3.30 PM.<\/p>\n

Bars remain closed, sporting events are banned and churches have only just been allowed to re-open but only for the fully vaccinated.<\/p>\n

A dusk to dawn curfew is also being enforced by the police.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe\u2019s senior doctors on Wednesday criticised the government for extending the Level 4 COVID-19 lockdown, calling it \u201cunscientific\u201d in the face of declining infections and hospitalisations. Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa, in a statement on Tuesday night, announced that the lockdown has been extended by a further two weeks. 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