Coronavirus - Zimbabwe: COVID-19 Information
Zimbabwe has 5,137 confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and 130 deaths
HARARE, Zimbabwe, August 16, 2020/APO Group/ --
<strong>Global Health Advisory:</strong>





The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. &nbsp;Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and border restrictions. Even countries, jurisdictions, or areas where cases have not been reported may restrict travel without notice.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-3-health-advisory-issue.html">Read More</a>


<strong>Country-Specific Information:</strong>


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	<li>Zimbabwe has 5,137 confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and 130 deaths.</li>
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<strong>Government of Zimbabwe Lockdown</strong>


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	<li>The Zimbabwean government declared the COVID-19 crisis a &ldquo;national disaster&rdquo; on Friday, March 27, a move allowing it to commandeer State resources towards fighting COVID-19, to use emergency regulations, and to deploy personnel for the same services.</li>
	<li>The government began a nationwide lockdown on March 30, which was slightly eased and extended indefinitely on May 16. The measure is intended to slow the spread of COVID-19 and requires public activities to cease and informal markets to close, with exceptions for certain food and fuel vendors as well as health-related facilities.&nbsp; People are required to wear face masks in public.</li>
	<li>The public is strongly encouraged to remain in their homes, wash hands frequently, practice physical distancing, and wear face masks when it is necessary to obtain food and fuel.</li>
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<strong>Entry and Exit Requirements:</strong>


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	<li>Zimbabwe&rsquo;s borders are closed to all human traffic except for returning Zimbabwean nationals and permit holders. Borders remain open for cargo.</li>
	<li>The Government of Zimbabwe instituted screening checks based on WHO regulations including thermal scans and review of travel history within the previous 14 days.</li>
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<strong>Quarantine Information</strong>


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	<li>All arrivals will be subject to strict screening procedures including rigorous enforcement of a 21-day self-quarantine.</li>
	<li>The Government of Zimbabwe announced two hospitals in Harare and Bulawayo, its two largest cities, will handle quarantine cases of travelers suspected with COVID-19.&nbsp; Information about plans to handle cases in Victoria Falls, an international travel hub, remain limited.</li>
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Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe.