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At least two persons were last week admitted with anthrax related symptoms in Chipinge, prompting officials to dispatch a rapid response team to vaccinate local livestock.<\/p>\n

According to sources the outbreak is now reportedly posing a threat to human life as there are suspicions that local butcheries are also stocking the infected beef for resale.<\/p>\n

Hunger stricken locals have also been consuming beef from ailing cattle, while others are finishing off the beasts and feasting on them.<\/p>\n

Provincial Development Coordinator Edgars Seenza, who heads the provincial CPU confirmed the outbreak as well hospitalization of the duo, who were exposed to infected beef.<\/p>\n

“We have received those reports from our local structures and we have since responded as the Civil Protection Unit and dispatched a team which is now on the ground.<\/p>\n

“The suspicions were raised from two patients who got sick and were admitted at St Peters Hospital with anthrax-like symptoms, but these were treated and discharged,” said Seenza.<\/p>\n

“The situation is now under control, we responded quickly to educate our people and vaccinate because that area is already under constant surveillance,” he added.<\/p>\n

Seenza said the situation was now under control as the CPU is working closely with local structures and the veterinary department to identify hotspots.<\/p>\n

The Division of Veterinary Services in the Ministry of Agriculture has since dispatched a rapid response team to deal with the outbreak which has reportedly claimed dozens of cattle herd in Chipinge rural.<\/p>\n

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At least two persons were last week admitted with anthrax related symptoms in Chipinge, prompting officials to dispatch a rapid response team to vaccinate local livestock. According to sources the outbreak is now reportedly posing a threat to human life as there are suspicions that local butcheries are also stocking the infected beef for resale. 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