Goverment has announced a new COVID-19 Experts Advisory Committee comprising of what it terms “experts from various fields of expertise.”

The committee will provide scientific based evidence, advice and guidance on the National COVID-19 preparedness and response to the Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri chaired Ad Hoc Inter-Ministerial Task Force on the Covid-19

“The public may recall that Cabinet approved the establishment of a COVID-19 Experts Advisory Committee, whose objective will be to provide science-based evidence, advice and guidance on the National COVID-19 Preparedness and Response in support of timely evidence- based policy decisions.

“Today, Cabinet approved the appointed of the following members: Dr. Tonderai Mapako, Mr. Tendai Kureya, Dr. Justen Manasa, Professor Rudo Makunike-Mutasa, Dr. Alex Gasasira, Dr. Lincoln Charimari, Professor Rose Kambarami, Dr. Gladwin Muchena, Dr. Samson Shumbairerwa, Dr. Muteweye, Professor Rashida Ferrand, and Ms. Ester Massunadah,” said Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa on behalf of goverment.

“The Committee is made up of professionals in the relevant fields who are expected to deliver on this important mandate.

“Cabinet also received the results from a TIBA study on Frontline Health Workers (FHW) conducted in Bulawayo which also buttressed our efforts on the need to ensure the enhanced availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all levels of our FHWs,” said minister Mutsvangwa.