By Staff writer.
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says it is working closely with relevant arms of the government while at the same time appealing for cooperation from the citizens to heed government directives and regulations on COVID-19 pandemic.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi they will work flat out to ensure all measures meant to step up the safety and security of the citizens are prioritized.
“The government’s ban of 100 or more people, be at church, music, soccer and any other gatherings should be therefore observed. Police are conducting patrols, surveillance and checks to ensure compliance,” he said.
Meanwhile the nurses and medical staff under the ZRP are being trained at Ministry of Health and Child Care and City of Harare facilities in order to professionally mange cases of COVID-19 and the screening of visitors to police establishments.
On the other hand, non-medical staff or police reaction groups are going to be trained in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
“They will then assist medical personal in the event of a case being reported and the management of screening process,” Nyathi said.
Recently, President Emerson Mnangagwa declared the pandemic a national disaster. However, the southern African nation is yet to confirm any cases of the pandemic.
Globally more than 244 500 people have been infected by the disease while over 10 000 have died.
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