Security is expected to be tight during the forthcoming Easter holidays to ensure that people adhere to Covid-19 containment regulations.
This comes as experts across the Christian world fear there could be an explosion of Covid-19 cases immediately after the Easter holidays, which are traditionally associated with a lot of movement and partying.
Responding to questions in the Senate, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Monica Mutsvangwa said the Government was aware of the expected increase in human traffic countrywide and of the risks of a rise in infections during the holidays and has put in place mechanisms to avert a potential crisis.
“All the security agents would be out in full force to ensure there is compliance with regulations because we have noticed that compliance is becoming a problem following the easing of some of the restrictions,” she said.
The minister said church gatherings should not be more than 50 as required by the regulations, adding that borders had not yet been reopened, and only returning residents would be allowed to enter the country.
Minister Mutsvangwa said the Government had also put in place mechanisms to ensure people don’t not use fake Covid-19 test certificates to travel.
Already, there are many people that have appeared in courts for issuing fake Covid-19 free certificates to people who would not have been tested.
Similarly, there are fresh reports of some malcontents that are issuing out fake Covid-19 vaccination certificates and sources in the police say the net is closing in on the manufacturers of the fake documents.
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