3 MPs, 10 Parliamentary Staff Test Positive For Covid-19

Three members of parliament and 10 National Assembly staff have tested positive for Covid-19, a spokesperson has confirmed.

Clerk of the National Assembly Cecilia Mbewe confirmed the positive test results in a statement on Wednesday. The 13 new cases brings the total number of cases at the National Assembly to 19, including six visitors. 

“I wish to inform the media and the nation at large that some COVID-19 cases have been recorded at the National Assembly of Zambia. Confirmed cases as of Wednesday, 15th July, 2020, are as follows: three members of parliament; 10 National Assembly of Zambia staff; and six non-staff tested at the National Assembly Clinic. This brings the total cumulative number of cases monitored by the National Assembly COVID-19 testing centre to 19,” said Ms. Mbewe.

“In order to manage the current situation and prevent further spread of the virus, the National Assembly of Zambia continues to operate under strict guidelines as recommended by the Ministry of Health as provided for in the National Assembly of Zambia Coronavirus Disease – 2019 temporary standing orders of 2020.”

The total number of coronavirus cases in Zambia currently stands at 2,283 , with 82 deaths. 

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