The Ministry would like to report that all the PCR tests done in Harare and Bulawayo on the 1st of May 2020 were negative for COVID- 19.

Today a total of 1 436 tests were done giving a total of 10 727 screening and diagnostic tests done to date Results to follow tomorrow.

Therefore to date, Zimbabwe has thirty-four confirmed cases. including five recoveries and four deaths.

The Ministry continues to be on HIGH alert to the COVID-I9 pandemic and would like to remind the nation to remain vigilant in the prevention of COVID-19 The most effective ways to protect yourself and others against COVID-19 are to practise good personal hygiene and exercise social distancing including.

Washing of hands frequently with soap and water or make use of of an alcohol-based hand-rub
Covering your mouth with tissue paper when coughing or sneezing
Avoid contact with people who are sick. coughing or sneezing
Maintaining at least 1 metre sidtance between yourself and others.