Is Novel Coronavirus a death sentence?

Cornavirus patient PIC: HANDOUT
Cornavirus patient PIC: HANDOUT

Will I die if I contract the coronavirus? That is but one of the questions we get asked a lot as health experts by fear-struck patients who believe that the nation might be facing an existential collapse.

After weeks of spreading from nation to nation, the novel coronavirus is now at our doorstep. Yes, it is just 400km away. And hysteria is rife, as some believe that Gaborone might be the new hub of transmission.

Ever since news broke out about the Wuhan virus at the beginning of the year, we as doctors have seen an increasing number of respiratory illnesses (common cold and flu), which is unusual as we are used to such kind of numbers starting from March.

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Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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