STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY, DR EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA ON THE COVID-19 PANDEMICTHURSDAY, 9TH APRIL, 2020 – STATE HOUSE LUSAKATwo weeks ago, on Wednesday, 25th March, 2020, I addressed the nation and announced a couple of measures to ensure we contain Covid-19 also known as the coronavirus disease.In my address, I announced the following measures:That the Zambian missions abroad and the department of immigration must be alert to reviewing the issuance of visas for people wanting to travel to zambia, as well as at all ports of entry;That travellers will be allowed entry into Zambia, but those who exhibit symptoms will be quarantined in a medical facility for treatment, while all other travellers without symptoms will be quarantined for at least 14 days at their own cost;That government has suspended non-essential foreign travel, particularly, to countries which have confirmed Covid-19 cases;That public gatherings such as conferences, weddings, funerals, and festivals […]
PRESIDENT LUNGU 2nd ADDRESS ON COVID-19
