By SANFROSSA MANYINDA
THE Chingola Municipal Council has reminded the public that all political gatherings are not allowed unless cleared by the council and Zambia Police in light of the Covid-19 guidelines given by the Ministry of Health.
Council acting-Assistant Public Relations Manager Nambela Mwandia said all parties involved in social gatherings such as weddings , birthday parties needed to acquire a permit from the council before holding their celebrations.
Ms Mwandia said it was the council’s plight to see that people adhered to the Covid-19 health guidelines of masking up and social distancing.
“We however call on those that are willing to test for the virus to freely do so through the help of the Ministry of Health.
Ms Mwandia said the exercise was mandated to control and prevention of the pandemic at the council.
She added that the local authority’s sensitization program was a clear indicator that it was both concerned for the well being of its workers and clients by ensuring that it provided services in a safe and healthy environment.
Ms Mwandia said the municipality was aware that its workers met various people including their families when they went back home hence the need for testing and further sensitization for Covid-19.
The Municipal council has since implored all employees not to shun testing for Covid-19 as this would help control and prevent the spread of the virus within and outside the council and the community at large. Ms Mwandia has since called on all those willing to test for Covid-19 to visit the Public Health department which is jointly working with the Ministry of Health through Chingola District Health Office to register for the service.
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