Civilians fully vaccinated with the of the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended vaccines are now exempted from
wearing face masks in public places, Cabinet announced on Tuesday.
However, one should still wear face masks in indoor public places and on public transport, Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa told media during a post-Cabinet briefing.
“Those who are fully vaccinated should carry their vaccination cards all the time,” Mutsvangwa said.
Cabinet said since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, the country’s cumulative COVID-19 cases stood at 256 561 as at 15th
August, 2022, with 250 733 recoveries and 5 588 deaths.
The recovery rate was 98%, with 240 active cases. The overall number of new COVID-19 cases continued to decrease, with 57 cases being recorded, compared to the 105 recorded the previous week, marking a 46% decline.
An average of eight new cases were reported per day, compared to 15 the previous week. A total of 13 new admissions were recorded during the week, thereby reflecting a zero percent change from the previous week.
Speaking on the vaccination programme, Cabinet said as at 15th August, 2022, a total of 6 390 545 first doses of the
COVID-19 vaccine had been administered, while 4 752 575 people had received the second dose, and 959 909 the third dose.
“Routine vaccination activities are continuing at all health facilities,” said Mutsvangwa, adding “the public is encouraged to get vaccinated has we have enough vaccines in the country.”
