COVID-19 FIGHTHEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo is justified to talk about her frustrations over the public’s continued indifference to what the world has accepted as one of the biggest challenges facing mankind – the Covid-19 pandemic.Ms Masebo was speaking in Kitwe yesterday when she noted the lack of seriousness in observing the five golden rules in the fight against Covid-19.Her concerns are genuine considering the efforts that the government has made in sensitising the public and the financial resources poured into the Covid-19 fight.Even when health authorities have confirmed the recent spike in Covid-19 infections and accompanying deaths, it has been “business as usual” from a sceptic public.Pleas to have people use face masks on public transport vehicles, and indeed in crowded public places, particularly markets have fallen on deaf ears.The Covid-19 vaccination drive started by the former Patriotic Front administration has not only been re-launched by President Hakainde Hichilema, but has also been rolled out […]
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