Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 By CHIKUMBI KATEBE GOVERNMENT has declared a six to six curfew in Kanyama Compound to restrict movement and street vending in accordance with legal provisions under SI 79 which restricts public gatherings and open sale of food and drinks on the streets. The curfew is also aimed at curtailing the high infection levels in the area. Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya said the curfew would be in effect for seven days which included operation of bars and night clubs to help enforce measures to stop the outbreak. The minister said over 800 water samples collected in Kanyama have tested positive with fecal follicle and in some cases proved presence of vibrio cholera. Dr Chilufya said this was as a result of poor compliance levels where residents have continued to consume contaminated food and water from the numerous shallow wells still in use in the area. He said Kanyama […]
