The cold, the murder virus 12

Health Journalist Thandeka Moyo
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's time. national scale.

According to the weekly surveillance report of the Ministry of Health and Child Protection, the provinces of Masvingo and Midlands recorded the highest number of cases

"Cumulative numbers of colds and the flu are 792,447 cases and 12 deaths since the beginning of the year.A total of 9,962 suspected cases of colds and flu were reported and no deaths were recorded during the week ending June 24th. 2018. "19659004 The largest number of cases were reported at Masvingo (980) and Midlands (910).

"We continue to encourage members of the public to wear warm clothes. People with the flu often suffer from fever, cough, sore throat, stuffy or congested nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue, "said the ministry

. It's hot during the cold snap that has swept the country since last week.

Regional weather agencies predicted that cold weather would continue this week, although the Department of Defense said temperatures could rise after that. statement last week the department said that very cold, windy and cloudy conditions were expected on the country until today.

This is due to significant pressure off the southeastern coast of South Africa. South-East airflow to Zimbabwe.

According to the Met Department, the provinces of Bulawayo Metropolitan, Matabeleland South, Southern Areas of the Midlands (Zvishavane to Gweru), Masvingo and Manicaland will be the most affected.

Members of the public can expect light rains and drizzle by Sunday.

"Temperatures will gradually warm up to 21 degrees Celsius by next Sunday. For the northern region, we anticipate a reduction in the risk of ground freezing due to windy and cloudy conditions during the week, "he added.