Editorial Comment: Declare lockdown NOW!

Although Botswana is yet to register its first confirmed case of the deadly coronavirus, government has moved swiftly since the beginning of last week to impose restrictions and measures targeted at combating any likely infections and curb the spread of the virus.

First, it was President Mokgweetsi Masisi who suspended external trips for government officials as well as advising the general public to stop travelling outside the country unless necessary. He also imposed social distancing.