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Is Botswana winning the COVID-19 war? NO

Monday, August 02, 2021 | 1060 Views |

Taking unnecessary trips defeats Covid 19 war in Botswana . PIC MOREI SEJAKGOMO

Every battle is won or lost before it begins. This signifies the importance of preparation before the real war begins, and that has actually been Botswana’s let down in the fight against COVID-19.

Botswana recorded its first positive case and death in March 2020. The death toll remained unchanged, with the next casualties in June.

Unlike its regional neighbours, the country was doing relatively well as it had recorded just 42 deaths in 10 months by the end of December. This was despite a rise in infections.

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Is Botswana winning the COVID-19 war? NO

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