Zambia in the last 24 hours recorded 70 new cases of COVID-19 out of 2,642 tests conducted bringing the cumulative number of confirmed cases recorded to date to 88,800, Minister of Health Jonas Chanda has announced.
Dr. Chanda indicates in a statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka today that new cases and positivity broken down by province shows that Central Province recorded 3 cases, Copperbelt 10, Luapula 2, Lusaka 19, Muchinga 1, Northern 11, North-western 13, Southern 8 and Western 3.
“On an uplifting note, we did not record any new deaths in the last 24 hours. The cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths recorded still stands at 1,215, classified as 678 COVID-19 deaths and 537 COVID-19 associated deaths,” Dr. Chanda stated.
He added that a total 192 discharges were recorded from both the COVID-19 isolation facilities and home management, bringing the cumulative number of recoveries to 85,017 representing 96%.
“We currently have 2,568 active cases, of whom 2,491 are under community management and 77 are admitted to our COVID-19 isolation facilities,” the Minister said.
Dr. Chanda further noted that among the admitted cases, 58 are on Oxygen therapy and 10 are in critical condition.
“We continue to urge the public to remain safe this long Easter holiday weekend by adhering to all COVID-19 public health measures,” he urged.
this guy makes noise with no real substance–he has nothing to offer other than that he is bemba.
Again Jonas at it giving data without knowing what is really happening and how figures are even reduced …you might as well give the office admin to read out the figures.
Dr.Chanda , Zero death does not mean anything positive. It just goes to show under-reporting.
Am mortified to see how reckless Zambians on how they are observing the COVID 19 regulations. No social distancing, No wearing of masks during the campaign meetings.
More shocking is how you are quiet on Easter celebrations. World over, the authorities are taking measures to stop the spread by limiting Easter Celebrations.When will the message hit home to show that COVID 19 is deadly and if we don’t take strict measures, people will die.
THIS CHAP GAVE SO MUCH HOPE AND CONFIDENCE TO THE COUNTRY WHEN HE STARTED
AND JUST LIKE pF THAT HOPE HAS FADED TO ZERO AND SHOWS WHAT IMPORTANCE THEY ATTACHED TO PEOPLES LIVES
ITS A PHYSICAL IMPOSSIBILTY TO HAVE ZERO DEATHS !! EVEN 1 DEATH SHOULD BE OF CONCERN
SOMETHING VERY WRONG HERE
WE WERE TOLD THE VACCINES ARE COMING WAY BACK
HAVE THEY BEEN CANCELLED NOW ???
WILL THIS GOVERNMENT EVER KEEP THE PUBLIC INFORMED >
THEY CONSTANTLY MAKING STATEMENTS WITH NO OUTCOME !!
The upnd diasporans’ evil prayers are going unanswered hence this amazing news. Now look how angry and upset these dogs are on hearing that there are no deaths recorded. They want our people to die. How sad and pathetic do you have to be to wish death on your country of birth all for the purposes of supporting your fellow tribal dogs. Muk0ng0 wanu
Unbelievable comments. How can someone seriously maintain that “Zero death does not mean anything positive.” If thousands of deaths were recorded, the same people would be complaining. Happiness can never come to someone who is never satisfied.
No deaths from covid=19 people are dying from starvation and AIDS. Zambia has one of the highest malnutrition rates in the world. Under PF most Zambians go to bed on an empty stomach each night. In Zambia, 60 percent of people live below the poverty line and 42 percent are classified as extremely poor. Poverty rates are highest for female-headed households, with extreme poverty levels of more than 60 percent in rural areas and 15 percent in urban areas.
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Some Chinese company have stopped Zambian workers from going home to their families since April last year up to now… as to prevent them from getting infected with covid-19. Chinese can come and go home as they wish. Zambians treated like slaves in our own country by Chinese people who came with nothing. Corrupt government officials wine and dine with the Chinese and turn a blind eye on the mistreatment of Zambians . Chinese buying big chunks of land.. etc..
I am trying to understand. Is the Minister announcing zero deaths a bad thing? Or is it that we wish this was abroad where the disgruntled blogging is emanating from? Ndipo mukaule a mambala. Soon you will be running back for safety. Fyatile!
“On an uplifting note, we did not record any new deaths in the last 24 hours.
Dr. Chanda further noted that among the admitted cases, 58 are on Oxygen therapy and 10 are in critical condition.
I repeat Zero death does not mean anything positive. It just goes to show under-reporting. If you understand biostatics you will know what am talking about, The problem in Zambia is that we are living in denial. COVID -19 is still ravaging the country and yet we are to celebrate when we report Zero death because we have not compiled all the reports around the country?It would have been better to say at the time of reporting, new record of death has been reported. Hey 1,198 Zambians hve lost their lives including my relatives and friends.
Iwe kaiser imitator, you have a low self-esteem of…