The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) will arrest all people leaving their homes without wearing masks starting tomorrow, Monday 4 May 2020, Sunday News reports.
This was revealed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Nick Mangwana during an interview with the publication. The report says:
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Mr Nick Mangwana told Sunday News that wearing face masks in public was now law, after a Statutory Instrument was gazetted by the President yesterday.
Deputy Information Minister Energy Mutodi added that members of the public who will venture into the Central Business District, shops or public places without masks will be arrested. He tweeted:
With effect from tomorrow, Monday 4 May, police will arrest anyone seen without putting on a mask in the CBD, entering shops or any public places.
In a special address to the nation on Friday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced that among other Level 2 guidelines, all people must wear face masks of any type, even home-made cloth ones, in all public spaces and when they are outside of their homes.
Under the new regulations, businesses are allowed to operate between 8 am and 3 pm and authorities will ensure that there is compliance.
More: Sunday News
People should be provided with these face masks our government should do this or give a contract to sewing companies to make these things ..pliz dont make people to suffer
The country is still under lockdown down. If you don’t have the mask stay at home. Simple
The government should ensure availability ot these masks at an affordable price
If you arrest them did you supply the poor people with musk,its sad how your government think of arrest every time not thinking of the suffering.Have heart.
Crazy indeed, does this government ever take time to think and consider the realities of their I’ll advised laws. You gazzette your law on Saturday, it becomes effective on Sunday, and its to be implemented on Monday by the police force. So where are the people going to get the masks in this lockdown. Do they have backdoor mask industries. So inconsiderate and irrational thinking.
where can i get that face mask??
what about .those who are selling motors .we are part of formal sector ..because we are paying taxi ..but we not allowed to operate?
what about those who are selling motor spares.we are part of formal sector because we are paying taxi but we not allowed to operate?
What about in rural.areas.and residential areas in urban areas.who.will monitor
Following instructions is important regardless of comfort zone. No Mask,stay home. No system I perfect , if you are stubborn go to jail. Make a mask at home like others.
Give us masks
Are people allowed to travel to other towns? e.g frm Byo to Hre
May the the Lord interven in this situation of face masks that we have faithful Donner to help our nation.
It’s all about your safety do not go out without a musk
Does all people include zanu Ching Chong junta government-army and police by any chance. , I thought not !
I that there is a smarter way of doing it, how do pole acquire one
That’s good .Atleast even homemade masks are an option .You can simply use old clothes