Zimbabwe: cold, flu Kill 12

At least 12 people died of colds and flu in the country this year while 9,962 cases of illnesses were reported in a week in the country.

According to the recent weekly surveillance report The cumulative figures for colds and flu are as follows: 792,447 cases and 12 deaths since the beginning of the year. 962 suspected cases of colds and flu were reported and no deaths were recorded during the week ending June 24, 2018. "read the report.

Most cases reported to Masvingo (980) and Midlands (910) 19659006] "We continue to encourage members of the public to wear warm clothing: people with flu often suffer from fever, cough, sore throat, runny or clogged, muscle or bodily pains, headaches and fatigue. "] This comes at a time when the Weather Services Service urged residents to stay warm during the cold snap that has swept the country since the week

Regional weather agencies have predicted that cold weather will continue this week, although the ministry said temperatures could rise after yesterday

In a statement released last week re, the ministry said that very cold, windy and cloudy conditions were expected on the country until today.

This is due to strong pressure on the south. the east coast of South Africa which should direct a cold and humid south-east airflow to Zimbabwe.

According to the Department of Met, Bulawayo Metropolitan, Matabeleland South, South Midlands (Zvishavane to Gweru), Masvingo and Manicaland

Members of the public can expect light rain and cold weather. drizzle from here Sunday.

"Temperatures will gradually warm up to 21 degrees Celsius by next Sunday. For the northern region, we expect a reduced chance of ground freezing due to windy and cloudy conditions during the week, "read the statement.