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*"It's Not COVID-19", Govt Speaks On Spike In Flu-like illnesses* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?jn The government of Zimbabwe, through the Ministry of Health and Child Care, has allayed fears of a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic following a spike in flu-like illnesses in the country. In a statement issued on Sunday, 26 May, the Secretary for Health and Child Care, Aspect Maunganidze said the flu-like illnesses seen in the country are due to the common cold. ---------- Latest itel S24 available on Pindula: 128GB storage $119 USD WhatsApp +263783450793 ---------- He urged members of the public to lead healthy lifestyles, take lots of fluids, and keep warm. Said Maunganidze: > The Ministry of Health and Child Care would want to reassure the public that the flu-like illnesses seen in the country are due to the common cold. > The winter season is associated with increased incidence of common colds and that is what has been seen so far. > The cases are neither due to COVID-19 or other new viruses. There is no viral pandemic in Zimbabwe. > The public is advised to lead healthy lifestyles, take lots of fluids, keep warm and where necessary take over-the-counter common cold remedies. According to the Ministry of Health’s Disease Surveillance Report for the week ending 12 May 2024 released on 23 May, 3 956 suspected influenza cases and zero deaths were reported during the week. The report said: > The provinces that reported the highest number of suspected influenza cases were Mashonaland East(1 118) and Mashonaland Central (1 114) The cumulative figures for influenza are 91 439 and 0 deaths. More: Pindula News itel A50 now available on Pindula at $84 64GB storage, 2GB RAM. _ideal for light usage_ _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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