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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. (News of The South) – Minister of Media , Information and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa has reassured the public that the resumption of international flights and the imminent re-opening of Victoria Falls International Airport on 1 October 2020, is well on course and that the assessments of other major airports has been completed.
Senator Mutsvangwa was speaking at the Post Cabinet media briefing today in the capital where she said the Ministry of Health and Child Care has held a special consultative meeting with all key stakeholders in the tourism industry to provide technical guidance on the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for the re-opening of the designated ports of entry.
“As a measure to guarantee the safety of travellers, Cabinet further resolved that in line with Statutory Instrument 216(5) Section 8, which requires travellers showing COVID-19 symptoms, whether or not they have a covid-19-free certificate to be tested, a nominal fee of US$60 be levied on travellers tested at ports of entry, and that the proceeds be used to replenish laboratory commodities.
“Metered taxi operations have been allowed to resume services to allow for the movement of tourists and citizens who are unable to use public transport.
“With regard to Law and Order, Cabinet advises that in response to its earlier decision to further ease lockdown restrictions, security personnel will he directing greaterattention towards the enforcement of critical COVID-19 containment measures such as physical distancing and the proper donning of face masks”, Sen Mutsvangwa explained.
Apart from the airport reopening , the Information Minister added that following the decision to allow for the phased reopening of schools, Cabinet noted that the dissemination of COVID-19 Standard Operational Procedures has laid the foundation for the establishment of Sentinel Surveillance Centres.
The centres will assist in monitoring adherence to COVID-19 protocols and promote a safe learning environment.
Meanwhile, every school has been linked to a specific health team. This strategy will ensure active Rapid Response at local level. Designated Temporary Isolation Holding Bays have been set up at each school for individuals requiring further.
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