COVID-19: Together We Can Beat It

For the past weeks, different countries have focused their efforts on fighting the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic. 

Health officials in different countries have engaged in rigorous campaigns to disseminate information on the pandemic and cautionary guidelines on hygienic practices. Different countries have closed their borders and imposed lockdowns on their people as a way of fighting the possible spread of the virus.

While many people seem to have taken heed to the call to follow all the measures put in place, there are still some people who seem to take the issue lightly. The Monitor on Thursday observed that while many Batswana have been cooperative and following instructions, there are still pockets of individuals who seem to think or believe that the fight against coronavirus is a joke.

Editor's Comment
Human rights are sacred

It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...

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