06 Apr 2020

Okavango DHMT has tested 17 people suspected of corona virus infection in Gumare. They passed day 10 of quarantine today.

Chief medical officer at Gumare Primary Hospital, Dr Bokwena Moali said in an interview that after testing, their clients would wait for the results while in quarantine.

“The turnaround time for the results is supposed to be 48 hours,” she said. On another issue, Dr Moali said three suspected cases tested negative to corona virus in Gunotsoga, with results having been received yesterday.

“The three have been in self isolation at Jumbo Junction lodge in Gunotsoga since  March 20 and they never interacted with other people. We decided not to extract them to our designated isolation centers because they were stable,” said Dr Moali.

Dr Moali also said the DHMT continued to receive clients from Namibia through Mohembo border post, adding that 31 people were quarantined in Gumare.

Meanwhile, Okavango Sub-district deputy district commissioner, Mr Thabang Waloka expressed concern over the rate at which people demanded permits to attend to their fields.

He also said high levels of peoples’ movement within the streets of Gumare was worrisome, hence implored people to stay home.

Mr Waloka expressed concern about some people who entered the country through ungazzetted points from Namibia, noting that such behavior was a risk and could easily spread COVID-19 pandemic. ends