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Teen Chat with Tentie
NOW that a national lockdown is underway, please self-isolate and stay at home to avoid contracting Covid-19. As you enjoy your stay at home, I know that you cannot wait to have fun. Well, here are a few things to do in your homes. Watch a movie, play some music, dance to the music, have some family time and relax. Also, do not forget to sanitise your hands. Do not touch your eyes, mouth or pick your nose. Stay at home and save a life. The coronavirus is real. Love you lots. Kisses and hugs.
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak a global pandemic on March 11. As at April 2, the number of confirmed cases stood at over 850 000, with the number of deaths at over 42 000, according to WHO.
As the virus spreads, so does fake news. Here, we look at some of the Covid-19 myths that have been widely shared on social networks in Zimbabwe.
There have been claims that the warm weather in Africa prevents the spread of the virus.
According to WHO, Covid-19 can be transmitted anywhere, “including areas with hot and humid weather”.
The best way to protect yourself is through good personal hygiene, including washing your hands.
Another widely circulated myth is that black skin can resist the transmission of coronavirus.
Secretary for Health and Child Care Dr Agnes Mahomva described the claim as “a myth with no science to it”.
“This is a new virus and very little is known about it,” she said.
“I have not come across any research that confirms the claim that African blood composition or black skin resists coronavirus.” — World Health Organisation website
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Hie Tentie, I want to say hie to Sasman, Nkala Flex, Hedza Tyler, Ronnie, Marve, Kimmy and all those in Upper Sixth at Gomorefu High School. — Rodney Z
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Hey Tentie, my name is Blessing T Nguwo from Buhera. I would like to greet all A-Levels at Chengoma High School. You are the best guys. Love you. — Blessing
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Hie Tentie, its Samuel, I want to greet my classmates at EGA. — Samuel
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Hie Tentie, my name is Tafadzwa and I want to say hie to my friends at Sunnyside High School, especially Ruwa, Kudzi, Anna, Anne, Rejoice, Mic, Tanaka, Chiki, Chido, Rutendo, Fafy, Praise, Lury and all Form 3s. —Tafadzwa
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I want to greet my brother Pablo and all MGK members — Shawn, Jusyman, Lodza and Hazlet. — Eutyman
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I want to greet all my friends at Alpha Institute and these include Blessing, Wayne, Clayton and Life. — Stavo
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Hie, this is Leo and Givence at Mhakwe High School. We want to greet our friends, Simba and Bineloge. We love you so much. —Leo and Givence
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I am William from Fern Valley and I want to say hie to my friend Dotcom Shylet in Chikanga 3. — William
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May the good times and treasures of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow. Wish you lots of love, joy and happiness!
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