Life at the epicentre: Batswana speak from Wuhan

Friday, March 06, 2020

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Today, Friday, marks the 43rd day of lockdown for 25 Batswana stuck in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus outbreak. A representative of the group tells Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI, that some have experienced panic attacks and others are drifting into depression

“It’s emotionally draining. It’s tough. You cannot go out. It’s just the same four walls, seeing these everyday with nothing new.

“We have had guys experience panic attacks and we believe others are going into depression.”

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Life at the epicentre: Batswana speak from Wuhan

Today, Friday, marks the 43rd day of lockdown for 25 Batswana stuck in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus outbreak. A representative of the group tells Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI, that some have experienced panic attacks and others are drifting into depression