Batswana (21) quarantined in Wuhan, China

Dr Kwape in Parliament PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Dr Kwape in Parliament PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Twenty-one Batswana suspected to have been infected with coronavirus are under quarantine in Wuhan city, China.

Updating Parliament about the disease, The Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Lemogang Kwape said 21 Batswana were currently under the public health lock down in Wuhan City and were being closely monitored.

“The situation on coronavirus is evolving and as government we continue to gather more evidence about the disease. We will continue to our response efforts as a nation. I therefore take this opportunity to reassure the nation that we are doing our utmost to ensure that Batswana are safe and remain accessible to any possible assistance here at home and in China,” Kwape said.

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