Zimbabwe reports first case of Omicron

Zimbabwe's Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga

Zimbabwe's Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga. He announced the first case of Omicron variant of Covid-19 in the country. PHOTO | AFP

Zimbabwe has reported its first case of the Omicron variant a few days after imposing a 10-day mandatory quarantine for all visitors, including returning residents.

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, who doubles as Health and Child Care minister, made the announcement on Thursday. However, he did not provide details about the origins of the case.