Covid-19: Testing, testing and more testing

Health officials conducting tests at the Big5 Lodge quarantine in Gaborone
Health officials conducting tests at the Big5 Lodge quarantine in Gaborone

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The world is left wondering, “what could we have done differently to stop this enemy?” Ironically, as the enemy advances, with a vengeance, all countries, both big and small, are taking cover indoors to save their dear lives.

Covid-19 is a different kind of enemy. The enemy is invisible but not invincible. The enemy is a coward and can be kept at bay with a splash of water and sliver of soap. But alas, the enemy is resilient, persistent and keeps on advancing.

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