MINISTRY of Health Permanent Secretary for Donor Coordination Dr George Sinyangwe says the ministry is analysing COVID-19 samples to identify the variants responsible for the current wave of infections. Dr Sinyangwe recently said the country was experiencing a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases, which was why people kept complaining of having flus, fever and mild headaches. In an interview, Thursday, Dr Sinyangwe said public health facilities were providing treatment for mild cases to prevent them from becoming severe. He said government, through his ministry, was alert to the Covid-19 cases currently being recorded in communities. “The Ministry of Health is implementing the following activities; Strengthening laboratory systems to continue diagnosing Covid-19, analysing Covid-19 samples to identify the variant/s...

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