People collect timber after an unlawful market was dismantled in Harare, Zimbabwe, April 19, 2020. President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced on Sunday to extend the COVID-19 lockdown to May 3. (Photo by Wanda/Xinhua)
HARARE, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe extends its COVID-19 lockdown by another 14 days to May 3, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced Sunday.
The government imposed a 21-day lockdown from March 30 to curb the spread of COVID-19. The lockdown was estimated to end today.
During the lockdown, government has allowed only workers in essential services to continue going to work while observing precautionary and sanitation measures.
The number of COVID-19 cases in Zimbabwe rose to 25 after a case was recorded in Harare on Saturday, including two recoveries and three deaths.
