Marina nurses panic as colleague goes on quarantine
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Her boyfriend was amongst the seven new cases that were reported earlier this week taking the Botswana tally to 13. The male nurse’s positive results from the routine COVID-19 testing led to President Mokgweetsi Masisi, his Cabinet, Members of Parliament, Health Ministry officials and members of the media being sent on self-quarantine, as he was deployed to do screening at the Special Meeting of Parliament.
Following the announcement by Health and Wellness Minister Dr Lemogang Kwape of the new cases the next day, Director of Health Services Dr Malaki Tshipayagae told legislators that all those who attended Parliament the day before to self-quarantine. Four legislators were then taken into government quarantine as they went shopping instead of heading straight home as instructed.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...