FULL TEXT: Youth Deputy Minister Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Zimbabwe’s deputy minister of youth, Tino Machakaire has tested positive for coronavirus. Machakaire announced the development on social media this Wednesday. He said:

I hope you are well and healthy during these difficult times.

Unfortunately, the current news is not good, and our nation is in the midst of an alarming increase in COVID-19 cases. Infection rates are quite alarming and in the past week alone we’ve seen a sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 deaths.

l have also tested positive for COVID-19 and I have since self isolated. In times of a pandemic, privacy concerns must be balanced with efforts to protect others. l have decided to be responsible and I am appealing to everyone l have been in contact with recently to go and get tested, self isolate and seek necessary help.

This is a painful journey, it separates you from your loved ones. Self isolation is not easy at all. The kids want to play with you but you cant entertain them.

I pray for everyone’s safety and well being. I do not wish this for anyone. For those who are already affected, lets continue to pray together and hope for a better tomorrow. Our health will soon be restored.

Those who care for us are in a difficult situation, because when they call to check on us at times answering the phone is very difficult as one will be in a lot of pain.

Do not give up on us, send messages when the time is right we will respond.

Lets stick to the “3 Ws”:

Wear Your Mask. Wash Your Hands. Watch Your Distance.