Zimbabwe prohibits sales of Alcohol in supermarkets during COVID-19 lockdown

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As authorities intensify measures to curb the spread of COVID -19 in Zimbabwe, supermarkets have banned from selling alcohol during the coronavirus lockdown .

According to the lockdown regulations announced last Saturday , bottle stores and bars were banned from operating during the 30 -day lockdown which began on Jan. 5 .

Zimbabwe ’s Minister of Justice , Legal and Parliamentary Affairs , Ziyambi Ziyambi , was quoted by state -run Chronicle newspaper on Saturday as saying supermarkets are not allowed to sell alcohol .
Ziyambi added that only hotels can sell alcohol to their residents .

“If there ’s a bottle store in a supermarket it’ s supposed to be closed ,’’ said Ziyambi .

“Bottle stores and bars are potentially hazardous places for the spread of COVID – 19 .

“Generally , alcohol leads to non -compliance .

“Our aim is to ensure
that people comply and stay at home and we arrest new infections .’’

Other measures adopted to curtail the spread of the virus include a ban on all gatherings such as wedding ceremonies or religious services , with the exception of funerals , which are limited to 30 people .

Only essential businesses such as supermarkets, pharmacies and banks can remain open during the lockdown .

Zimbabwe is experiencing a resurgence of COVID – 19 cases , with health officials warning that the country ’s health systems may be overwhelmed by infections.

So far, Zimbabwe has recorded 19 , 660 positive cases and 468 deaths.

( Xinhua / NAN )

Fatimah Oyesanmi