COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe

The COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe is part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).The COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached Zimbabwe in March 2020. Some of Zimbabwe's provinces, especially Manicaland, Masvingo and Mashonaland East, also struggled with a malaria outbreak at the same time. Though malaria is treatable, the healthcare system faces drug shortages and increased strain with the spread of COVID-19. Quotes However, I managed to play my role in fighting it using the training I received as a village health worker, and the personal protective equipment gave me the confidence to discharge my duties Wisma Mugano: A village health worker’s dedicated life of service COVID-19 was a huge challenge here because it disrupted our way of life, and it was something new to us Wisma Mugano: A village health worker’s dedicated life of service We raised awareness in the community about the importance of maintaining good hygiene, getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and avoiding big gatherings and as a result, we didn’t have severe cases here Wisma Mugano: A village health worker’s dedicated life of service External links Zimbabwe Category:COVID-19 pandemic in Africa