The Zimbabwe Miners Federation has urged all miners to continue mining operations whilst adhering to the health measures suggested by the government.
ZMF President Henrietta Rushwaya also implored the government to intervene on the issue of profiteering on sanitisers which are a necessity in helping to stop the spread of Coronavirus.
“I urge all miners across Zimbabwe to continue mining operations whilst adhering to the health measures suggested by government and call for quick action in the event someone is believed to have contracted the disease by visiting the nearest clinic and all those who have come into contact with the said person to also visit the clinic and undergo quarantine to help stop the spread of the virus.
“We also implore the government to intervene on the issue of profiteering on sanitisers as it has become a necessity in helping to stop the spread of Coronavirus.
“We also seek government and donor assistance for allocation of medicines that assist with flue symptoms and pain relief in clinics located in the vicinity of large groups of miners. We also request for donations of sanitisers and masks for our miners across the nation,” she said.
She added that, “During this period we should seek to read, exercise, video call, and WhatsApp, reflect and work in small numbers where possible or stay at home.
“Should you fear the contraction of the virus immediately contact your doctor and follow prescribed medication to help stabilize your condition as there is currently no known vaccination.”
