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Coronavirus cases surge to 132 in Zimbabwe

Police officer shows a visitor how to disinfect his hands against the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at State House in Harare, Zimbabwe, March 19, 2020. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo

The number of coronavirus cases in Zimbabwe has jumped to 132, amid efforts to contain the spread of the deadly outbreak.

The rise in Zimbabwe, from 56, represents over a 135.71 % surge in 24 hours.

This was announced by the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Senator Monica Mutsvangwa during a post-cabinet briefing.

All new cases except one have been registered among returnees from mainly South Africa and Botswana. Only one case is a local transmission.

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