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Memories of a bad Easter

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.Frozen in time: The Easter holidays are a reminder of the difficult times that beset the nation three years ago

Three years ago this month, life changed drastically not just for me but everyone else as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the entire globe. Not only were we scared of losing our lives to that infectious viral disease, but that Easter holiday is forever a reminder of the fragility of life.

When I first heard there was a new contagious disease that had broken out in China and was spreading like wildfire to other countries, I never thought it would arrive in Africa, more especially Botswana.

However, after reporting the first confirmed case of the virus on March 30, 2020, government moved very quickly, declared a State of Emergency and subsequently imposed an initial 28 days' lockdown on April 2 2020.

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Memories of a bad Easter

Three years ago this month, life changed drastically not just for me but everyone else as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the entire globe. Not only were we scared of losing our lives to that infectious viral disease, but that Easter holiday is forever a reminder of the fragility of life.

Gov't moves to close tax gaps

Chief judge promises fairness at tomorrow's Miss Botswana finale

High pressure mounts on fuel prices

We respect AFCON final decision – Babitseng

Court blow rocks BPF leadership

BPF moves to rebuild unity-Lucas

‘Reatile, Ookeditse deal was gentleman’s agreement’

Branch fires early warning shot as Portugal fuels title push

A promising step for public schools, but...