There is no longer a ban on large indoor gatherings such as religious services or a requirement to present a negative COVID-19 test for arriving air passengers.

Although restrictions have been lifted, Kenyans have been encouraged to adhere to Covid 19 safety measures like sanitizing and social distancing.

Face masks are no longer mandatory in public and all quarantine measures for confirmed COVID-19 cases have been halted with immediate effect. For the past month, the East African country’s COVID-19 test positivity rate has remained below 1%.

Nearly 29% of Kenyan adults are fully vaccinated, more than most countries in sub-Saharan Africa and this could have been a key motivator to removing the restrictions.

With a population of 54 million, Kenya recorded less than 35 daily COVID infections over the past week, according to government statistics. About 323,000 infections, and 5,600 deaths, have been recorded throughout the pandemic since 2020.

Kenya joins other countries like South Africa, Namibia, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Norway, Israel and El Salvador. South Africa led the pack earlier this year being the first South African country to remove their Covid 19 restrictions.

Zimbabwe is currently under a level two lockdown and has been so for months now since the Omicron variant entered the country. There has been a recent spike of new infections ranging from 200 to 700 since children returned to school. However, there haven’t been many deaths. The ministry of health claims that a total of 4 401 450 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to date.

So why is Zimbabwe still under lockdown given the numbers? Although there is a lockdown, people pretty much do whatever they want whenever they want. There is no social distancing in public places especially in queues and in public transport.

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On Wednesday the government agreed on a set of new measures. Schools are now to be reopened starting on the 30th of August. Restaurants can also open with immediate effect to fully vaccinated individuals.

Intercity travels have also been permitted. No doubt this has been received well by those who live outside of Harare who weren’t able to access the city. However, these travels have been permitted to mainly accommodate the reopening of schools. As a result, transportation from these areas will be closely monitored.

While restaurants have been opened for fully vaccinated individuals, schools present a different case. This is because most school children are too young to receive vaccination. In order to combat this problem, the government is said to have met with teacher organisations to discuss measures for the safe reopening of schools.

Cabinet advised that schools reopen on the 30^th of August 2021 for examination classes and on the 6^th of September 2021 for non-examination classes.

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You might recall that this is the same minister that went undercover to the passport office which resulted in one tout getting arrested and as we speak he is already serving time for touting.

The minister announced the measures below;

To facilitate movement to and from work people will be allowed to travel between 0600hrs to 1000hrs in the morning and between 1530hrs and 1800hrs after which the curfew will kick in. In between 1000hrs and 1530hrs police will continue to enforce the lockdown regulations

It looks like if you are going to get into town after 10am you might face challenges, this announcement also coincides with the huge traffic jam that occurred in Chitungwiza this morning, where motorists were told to go back home by law enforcement.

Covid-19 cases are on the upward trend of late, and there are some bodies that are already calling for a total lockdown.

Whether this materializes, time will tell.

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Further restrictive measures were stated by the President yesterday and apply with immediate effect. They are as follows:

• Intercity movement suspended
• Business to open from 08.00hrs to 15.30hrs
• Curfew remains 18.30hrs to 06.00hrs
• Commercial transport to remain operational

View the full statement below:

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In sight of the third wave of the corona virus that has shaken other countries, Zimbabwe is taking necessary measures to prevent experiencing similar effects. Some of the restrictions announced by the Vice President include the shutting down of social gatherings. Bars and nightclubs remain closed during this new lockdown period.

Zimbabwe’s police will be working to enforce these laws and have issued out an official statement sharing that message. They emphasised that anyone seen drinking in their own cars will be dealt with accordingly.

View the official statement below:

Some Zimbabweans expressed dissatisfaction especially since these new regulations will be enforced as such whilst the same police even encourage the use of ZUPCO buses which carry up to 70 people.

What are your thoughts?

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The lockdown periods instigated by Covid-19 have lead to the discovery and fostering of such talents. What does all that have to do with the late President Robert Gabriel Mugabe?

Watch the video below to see the connection between this talented Zimbabwean young man, Mugabe, and the Covid 19 pandemic.

http://https://www.instagram.com/p/CLm9R4HjRjm/

Personally, I would cash in on this talent.

How about you? What do you think of this video?

Let us know in the comments below.

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A quick deal arises in town, or you need to meet up with someone you haven’t seen in a while, or you need to go and fend for your family, but here’s the catch: you need a piece of paper that is recognized by the police in order for you to leave your house and make any movements.

Okay, so maybe you don’t even need to imagine this situation because we’ve lived through these strict restrictions. We know this life all too well. Its no surprise then that Zimbabweans were filled with much relief when these restrictions were lifted.

Fast forward to about less than a month ago, the government might be rethinking their decision of lifting lockdown regulations. This is as a result of the negligence displayed by a large fraction of Zimbabweans. Whilst government has been heavily advocating for the wearing of masks, maintaining social distance, these calls have been disregarded by many. This has arouse a fear of another wave of the corona virus.

Regarding this issue, Chief Co-ordinator of the national response to the covid-19 pandemic, Agnes Mahomva, had this to say:

“As government we always get concerned when people get complacent because that is what led to the second wave.

But our main defense line,now that we have the vaccine, we are speeding up the programme to ensure that we immunize our target  number as a way of minimizing further infections”

What are your thoughts on the growing complacency of citizens on this issue?

Is another lockdown justified?

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