Adherence to covid-19 preventive guidelines as published by Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization is what has necessitated the decision, the family has announced.
The Family has advised friends, institutions and the general public wishing to present birthday gifts to Dr. Kaunda to leave the gifts at the entrance of his residence in State Lodge area or at his Office in Kabulonga, Lusaka.
And Dr. Kenneth Kaunda has urged all Zambians to adhere to the measures put in place by government to prevent spread of COVID-19.
Zambia’s First Republican President’s birthday falls on April 28.
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]]>Following President Edgar Lungu’s yesterday pronouncement hat churches can start congregating, Katongo said police will disperse any church that will not present a clearence document from the Ministry of Health.
“I believe that we are all following the COVID 19 Update where it has been made clear on church congregations or gatherings that they should be in line with the regulations of the Public Health Act among them certification or authorisation by the Ministry of Health,” Katongo said.
She clarified that the statement by President Lungu is not open ended but comes with strict guidelines as stipulated in the Public Health Act.
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]]>The majority of those deaths – 18,084 are in England.
Scotland’s daily figures showed that another 47 people have died there, taking the total to 1,231.
Wales has reported a further 23 deaths, giving a total of 774, and Northern Ireland’s hospital deaths have increased by 16 to 294.
SOURCE; SKY
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]]>To: Clergy, Religious, and the Lay Faithful of the Archdiocese of Lusaka
From: Pastoral Director – Archdiocese of Lusaka
Date: 4/24/2020 5:05:59 PM
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Ref: COVID – 19 vis-a vis Public Liturgical Celebrations
I believe most of us have listened to the Third National Address of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr. Edgar C. Lungu on COVID 19 on 24th April, 2020, at 15:00 hours.
In his speech he said: “I have decided that some activities such as the following may continue being undertaken normally subject to adhering to public health regulations.” And among these activities he mentioned places of worship; that they “may congregate” while observing the measures put in place by the Ministry of Health.
In view of this, the Archbishop of Lusaka, His Grace, Dr. Alick BANDA, has directed that WE DO NOT RESUME PUBLIC CELEBRATIONS but wait for further guidance.
To this effect, he has called for the meeting of all Deans and members of ADL Management on Monday 27th April 2020 at 10:00 hours at Pope Square in the Boardroom.
Yours sincerely,
Rev. Fr. Namuhumba Leonard
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]]>As you are no doubt aware, President Edgar Chagwa Lungu- The President of Patriotic Front -who is also our Head of state, has vowed to uproot corruption in the party and government and will not shield anyone found wanting by the law.
This suspension will be reviewed subject to the outcome of investigations by the relevant authorities.
Sunday Chilufya Chanda
Patriotic Front Media Director
Cc: Patriotic Front Central Committee
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]]>He has therefore directed the Controller of Internal Audit to ensure that donations for Covid19 are applied exclusively to Covid-19 related activities.
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]]>Minister of Finance Bwalya Ng’andu says the Zambia Revenue Authority will soon issue guidelines on the criteria on who qualifies and other related modalities.
Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka today, Dr. Ng’andu disclosed that Government will extend the list of medical supplies that are not subject to Import Duty and Value Added Tax for an initial period of 6 months.
He said that the complete list comprises 38 individual items which include testing equipment, protective garments, thermometers and disinfectants among others.
Dr, Ng’andu said that all these measures are meant to protect companies from collapsing under the weight of coronavirus Pandemic.
And Dr. Ng’andu has disclosed that Zambia has applied to the World Bank, the African Development Bank and Afreximbank to be considered for support under their various Covid-19 Emergency Funds.
Dr, Ng’andu further disclosed that Zambia’s Bilateral discussions have also commenced with several G20 countries on the postponement or rescheduling of debt service payments over a period to be agreed in the wake of Covid19.
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]]>The 4 cases recorded today
1. 42 year old female of kafue
2. 45 year old male of Kafue
3. 31 year old female of Kafue
4. 22 male of Lusaka (Primary contact to the Chilenje Death)
Dr Chilufya said health personnel are first handlers of patients hence the need for them to be appreciated.
Addressing health workers at Chilenje Level-One hospital in Lusaka this morning, Dr Chilufya assured that government will endeavor to support nurses and doctors in the country as they are front-liners in the fight against COVID-19.
And Minister of Local Government, Charles Banda urged the health workers not to be discouraged but remain steadfast and focused if the fight against COVID-19 is to be won.
Dr Banda said nurses and doctors have a duty to discharge their work diligently in line with their calling to save people.
He later donated 200 hampers which comprised hand sanitizers, masks and soap to the health personnel at Chilenje Level-one hospital as a protective and preventive measure against COVID-19.
Read this article from the original source: Health Minister Chilufya Nods Health Personnel As Zambia Records 4 More Cases.
]]>Muchinga Province Police Commissioner Joel Njase confirmed that Geoffrey Silwamba 42, who pastors Pentecostal Holiness Association in Mpika was found congregating with close to 100 church members around 10:00 hours yesterday.
This is the second time the church is holding services after the directive that no such gatherings are to take place.
Engineer Njase said that the 12 have been arrested for contravening Statutory Instrument No. 21 and 22.
The Commissioner has since advised community members to comply with the measures Government has put in place.
Read this article from the original source: 12 Pentecostals Held In Mpika for Defying Govt Directive.
]]>The ease in restrictions came into effect from 1.00 a.m. local time (0100GMT) on Monday, according to News Ghana, an online news portal.
The move makes Ghana one of the first few countries in the world to have lifted restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Easing the preventive restrictions was “in view of our ability to undertake aggressive contact tracing of infected persons,” the website quoted President Nana Akufo-Addo as saying.
“Lifting these restrictions does not mean we are letting our guard down […] I am demanding even greater adherence to these measures.”
While educational facilities still remain closed, businesses have been allowed to operate conditionally.
“Businesses and other workplaces can continue to operate, observing staff management and workplace protocols with the view to achieving social distancing and hygiene protocols,” the report said.
The 3-week-long lockdown had been imposed in the capital Accra, as well as Kumasi, Tema, and Kasoa cities.
The West African nation has so far confirmed 1,042 COVID-19 cases, and nine virus-linked deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
The disease that was first detected in Wuhan, China late last year has spread to 185 countries and regions. It has killed more than 165,000 people and infected over 2.4 million.
The U.S. is the worst-affected country with nearly 760,000 people testing positive, and 40,000-plus dying.
Read this article from the original source: Ghana Lifts Travel Ban After ‘Enhanced Testing’.
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