A pregnant woman who is a Covid-19 positive case Thursday successfully gave birth through a cesarean section at Gweru Provincial Hospital.

Acting Secretary for Health and Child Care, Gibson Mhlanga, in a statement, said the country has successfully conducted its first case of delivery index.

"Zimbabwe has successfully concluded the delivery of its index case of a pregnant mother who tested positive for Covid-19," Mhlanga said.

A team of specialists, according to government, managed to deliver the baby through a cesarean section.

"The baby was delivered through a cesarean section for an obstetric indication at Gweru Provincial Hospital, today, on the 28 of May 2020.