Our immune systems can cope with COVID-19; it's our politicians who can't

Reining it in: Botswanau00e2u20acu2122s cases are still on the rise PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Reining it in: Botswanau00e2u20acu2122s cases are still on the rise PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The psychological impact of the virus is profound, but there is nothing to suggest its physical effects can’t be overcome, writes ANGELA RASMUSSEN*

A great deal of conflicting information has emerged about the immune response that develops in patients who have recovered from COVID-19.

A recent study in the UK showed declining antibodies in more than 350,000 people, leading to headlines that immunity wanes rapidly just months after infection.

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According to both the acting director of Veterinary Services, Kobedi Segale and acting Lands and Agriculture minister, Edwin Dikoloti, the virus currently raging through the North-East mostly likely first entered the country during the festive season.From the “unprecedented” number of cases picked in testing last week, it is likely that cattle and other livestock could have been infected last year, without being reported.Animal health...

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