IN a bid to revive the struggling economy, President Emmerson Mnangagwa last week further eased restrictions on movements designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Religious gatherings were also given the nod as long as they follow COVID-19 preventive measures, among them not exceeding 50 congregants and observing social distancing requirements.

Of late, the country is experiencing a spike in cases particularly at quarantine centres and this new trend requires that government and stakeholders guard against complacency.

Since the easing of the lockdown regulations, many people are running their lives as if COVID-19 has just vanished.

The government should up its game on contact tracing and isolating those that have tested positive to prevent further spread within the facilities and beyond.