Jane Mlambo| Chipinge is on high alert following a suspected cholera case reported at one of the district clinics with the District Administrator, Mr William Mashava urging villagers to stop all community gatherings until further notice.

In a communication seen by Zimeye, Mashava said the suspected case was highlighted likely going to test turn positive following the outbreak being reported just six kilometers outside the district.

“Please be advised that Cholera is real and we must remain vigilant at any time and at any place.

“We must stop all gatherings especially to do with communities.

“There’s a suspected case in the district at Mutandahwe Clinic and chances are high that this might turn out positive as cases have been confirmed positive just 6km away from Mutandahwe across Jack Quinton Bridge at Rupangwana,” said Mashava.

He added that the Ministry of Health and Child Care is currently carrying tests to determine the status of the suspected case.

Cholera has been reported in other parts of the country besides Harare where it has claimed more than 30 lives.

Government has since declared the outbreak a national disaster to allow the corporate and well wishers to help towards containing the epidemic that has so far recorded more than 5000 cases.