Zimbabwe is among the countries that have been identified to be at risk of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of the 15^th of March 2020, there was no confirmed case of the virus. Official reports of suspected cases were used to appraise the general screening, case management, and the emergency preparedness and response of the country towards the COVID-19 pandemic. In terms of the surveillance and capacity to screen at the ports of entry, the country seems to be faring well. The country might not be screening optimally, considering the number of COVID-19 tests conducted to date and the suspected cases who missed testing. Three of the suspected cases faced mental, social, and psychological consequences due to them being suspected cases of COVID-19. There is a need to enhance the screening process and infrastructure at all the ports of entry. More COVID-19 diagnostic tests should be procured to increase the testing capacity. Training and awareness on mental, social, and psychological consequences of COVID-19 should be offered to the health care workers and the general public. More financial resources should be sourced to enable the country control the pandemic.

津巴布韦是已确定有可能发生COVID-19大流行风险的国家之一。截至15^日截至2020年3月，尚未确认该病毒的病例。使用可疑病例的官方报告评估该国的一般筛查，病例管理以及该国对COVID-19大流行的应急准备和响应。从入境口岸的监视和筛查能力来看，该国表现良好。考虑到迄今为止进行的COVID-19测试数量以及错过测试的可疑病例，该国可能并未进行最佳筛查。其中三例疑似病例由于是COVID-19疑似病例而面临精神，社会和心理后果。需要加强所有入境口岸的筛选程序和基础设施。应购买更多的COVID-19诊断测试以提高测试能力。关于精神，社会，COVID-19的精神和心理后果应提供给医护人员和公众。应该获得更多的财政资源，以使该国能够控制这一大流行病。