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A lockdown imposed on Jan. 5 to halt the spread of the second wave of the coronavirus did not stop locals from commuting to town to do essential business. Informal traders known for living from hand to mouth are among citizens caught on the wrong side of the law.
BULAWAYO (The Citizen Bulletin) — Now, in the face of an extended lockdown, there is growing concern that a majority of locals who spend their time in the Central Business District (CBD) do not only violate the law but also flout health protocols for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Our publishing and visuals editor Douglas Ncube and our photographer Bekithemba Mpofu sought to document lockdown experiences in Bulawayo CBD, the city's busiest spot. Explore our five-photo essay and WhatsApp us [+263 71 863 6460] pictures of lockdown experiences from your neighborhood.
Mask on the chin: Dropping a face mask to chin level is increasingly seen as a risky habit derailing the fight against COVID-19. Vendors are among a group of people accused of taking for granted mouth coverings such as masks, which health officials say can help reduce the spread of the respiratory infection.
Not deterred by the extended lockdown, street vendors continue their hustle in the CBD, and have ready customers willing to buy their wares, oblivious of the risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19.
Police patrol the CBD on horses as they enforce lockdown regulations. Violating COVID-19 regulations attracts varying fines and custodial sentences. Failure to wear a mask which is the most common offence, according to police authorities, attracts a fine of Z$1 000.
Banks risk being COVID-19 hotspots: Residents queue for money at a local bank where they are forced to wait for long hours, without observing COVID-19 preventive measures such as social distancing. Similar queues are also a common phenomenon in supermarkets.
ZUPCO buses queue at their terminus as they wait for passengers travelling back home. Public transport, particularly ZUPCO, is blamed for overloading passengers, disregarding health protocols and creating an environment conducive for the spread of the coronavirus.
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