Zambia’s vice president Inonge Mutukwa has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The presidency said in a statement that her condition was stable and she was in self isolation at home.
“The vice president has some mild symptoms that are being managed appropriately … She is in high spirits and working virtually …” the statement said.
President Edgar Lungu said in a tweet that “I have wished Her Honour the Republican Vice President Mrs Inonge Mutukwa Wina a quick recovery after she tested positive for Covid-19 following a positive result of her daughter with whom she stays with.”
I have wished Her Honour the Republican Vice President Mrs Inonge Mutukwa Wina a quick recovery after she tested positive for #Covid_19 following a positive result of her daughter with whom she stays with.#Covid_19#NewNormal #coronavirusoutbreakzambia pic.twitter.com/xZPAuf5kcy
— Edgar Chagwa Lungu (@EdgarCLungu) August 19, 2020
President, Edgar Lungu, has been gradually easing lockdown restrictions in the country by opening up a number of sectors that were closed, as a way of getting the economy back on it’s feet.
All restaurant owners have resumed operation while all international airports are also open to boost foreign tourism.
Latest COVID 19 figures show Zambia having beyond 8,000 cases and around 200 related deaths, with over 6, 000, recoveries, as of early August.
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Source: Africafeeds.com
