Botswana Extends Curfew As New Covid-19 Strain Detected
The Botswana government has adjusted its national lockdown regulations and extended both the times and the duration of the curfew following the emergence of a new and more transmissible strain of Covid-19. Minister of Health and Wellness Edwin Dikoloti made the announcement, saying the curfew, enacted by the President Mokgweetsi Masisi on December 23, will continue to be enforced between 20:00 and 04:00 daily up until January 31. Botswana has recorded more than 14,805 cases of Covid-19 and 42 deaths.
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Southern Africa:
New Covid-19 Strain in Botswana
Botswana Daily News, 4 January 2021
A highly infectious new strain of coronavirus 501V2 has been detected in Botswana. Read more »
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Botswana:
Curfew Extended to January 31
Botswana Daily News, 4 January 2021
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Edwin Dikoloti has, on January 3, announced the extension of curfew from January 4 to January 31. Read more »
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Botswana:
892 Caught Failing to Obey Curfew Restrictions
Botswana Daily News, 28 December 2020
Botswana Police Service acting public relations officer, Senior Superintendent Near Bagali has expressed concern about some community members who failed to obey the recently… Read more »
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Botswana:
Covid-19 Cripples Business Sector
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Botswana:
President Masisi Implements Nationwide Curfew
Botswana Daily News, 24 December 2020
Government has taken a decision to impose a curfew from 7pm to 4am from December 24 to January 3. Read more »
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Botswana:
Police Charge 70 for Defying Curfew Regulations On Christmas Day in Maun
Botswana Daily News, 26 December 2020
Atleast 70 people have been charged with non-compliance to curfew regulations on Christmas Day in Maun. Read more »
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