HARARE, Sept. 2, 2020 (BSS/Xinhua) – The Zimbabwe government has begun
preparing for a gradual resumption of domestic flights, as daily COVID-19
cases have been on a decline over the past few weeks.
“The plan is to start with the resumption of domestic flights and then
move to international flights,” Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said
at a post-cabinet media briefing Tuesday.
“Government is finalizing on modalities for the reopening of airports to
support the resumption of the tourism sector,” Mutsvangwa added.
Zimbabwe closed its borders and airports in late March following the
outbreak of the pandemic in the country.
The government in June approved the resumption of the tourism sector,
including boat operations.
Zimbabwe has recorded 6,559 COVID-19 cases with 5,241 recoveries and 203
deaths as of Tuesday.