The five positive cases came out of 322 tests conducted in the last 24 hours, bringing the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases to 70.
The number of health workers who have tested positive for Coronavirus is now 8, with the first three being from Chilenje Hospital.
Zambia President Edgar Lungu has sent his warm wishes to heal the workers and wished them a quick recovery.
Health Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya has also disclosed that mass screening and testing will be conducted in Emmasdale and Chaisa tomorrow to quicken the process of tracing those exposed to the virus.
Source : zambiareports
