Hidden variables to Covid 19: Zimbabwe

This article analyses the contributing variables to the spread of the Novel Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), in Zimbabwe. Guided by findings drawn from both primary and secondary sources the study considered the upsurge in local transmissions in Zimbabwe as influenced by social, political, religious, and economic factors. These factors were narrowed down to detailed issues which include porous and weak boarder security, a dysfunctional transport system, corruption at both local and central government level, traditional cultural beliefs, myths, government’s response and lockdown measures, stigmatization, poverty, social media, politics, weak infrastructure, and medical systems, refugee matters and the international or global perspective regarding Covid-19. Following the deep analysis of the various contributing elements the study recommended the drawing lessons from the 1918 Spanish Flue responses.