COVID-19: Together We Can Beat It
Monday, March 30, 2020
Health officials in different countries have engaged in rigorous campaigns to disseminate information on the pandemic and cautionary guidelines on hygienic practices. Different countries have closed their borders and imposed lockdowns on their people as a way of fighting the possible spread of the virus.
While many people seem to have taken heed to the call to follow all the measures put in place, there are still some people who seem to take the issue lightly. The Monitor on Thursday observed that while many Batswana have been cooperative and following instructions, there are still pockets of individuals who seem to think or believe that the fight against coronavirus is a joke.
Over the past weekend in Greater Gaborone, four people tragically lost their lives in separate accidents, a stark reminder of how vulnerable we are on the roads, especially during this busy time of year.The accidents, which claimed the lives of three pedestrians and one driver, paint a grim picture of the dangers faced by everyone on the road, not just motorists but also pedestrians. In one case, a young man was fatally struck by a truck whilst...