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Omicron Variant: Adhere To COVID-19 Protocols, Public Urged

Monday, December 20, 2021 | 650 Views |

FILE PHOTO: Test tubes labelled "COVID-19 Test Positive" are seen in front of displayed words "OMICRON SARS-COV-2" in this illustration taken December 11, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

As the country is currently experiencing a surge in COVID-19 infections, members of the public have been challenged to take greater responsibility and adhere to health protocols ahead of the festive season.

Late last month Botswana recorded cases of the new variant believed to be carrying an extremely high number of mutations, which may drive further waves of the disease by evading the body’s defences.

When sharing a message with the entire nation ahead of the festive season, the Minister of Health and Wellness, Edwin Dikoloti called on members of the public to take a position to not take part in increasing COVID-19 cases this festive season.

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Omicron Variant: Adhere To COVID-19 Protocols, Public Urged

As the country is currently experiencing a surge in COVID-19 infections, members of the public have been challenged to take greater responsibility and adhere to health protocols ahead of the festive season.

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