No one should be spared in COVID-19 fight

It’s the second week since the booze gates were opened following a two-month alcohol sales ban. The alcohol ban was lifted due to the declining COVID-19 cases in the country.

However, there are already reported incidents of some outlets flouting COVID-19 regulations issued by government. Government and the public have condemned such actions and further reiterated the fact that entertainment events, which have been deemed as having ‘higher-risk’ of spreading COVID-19, are not allowed.

The police have reportedly charged violators a paltry P5,000 each. But these are big businesses that make millions of pula when operational, and the P5,000 charge is nothing compared to the risk posed by their actions.

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Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

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