COVID-19: SOUTHERN BORDER VIOLATIONS CALL FOR INCREASED AWARENESS

Due to constant violations of the southern border, with Namibia, in the municipality of Dirico, province of Cuando Cubango, by citizens of both countries, the local administration has intensified awareness to prevent the spread of Covi-19.

At this time, the entry and exit of national and foreign citizens at the border, through the municipalities of Cuangar, Calai and Dirico with the Okavango region, was interrupted by Covid-19, as both countries have registered positive cases.

Due to the failure to comply with preventive measures against the pandemic, border violations have been frequent and have resulted in the arrest of more than 100 citizens.

According to Dirico's municipal administrator, Miguel Kassela, national citizens had to pay a fine of 100,000 kwanzas, while foreigners were deported.

The manager stated that the current reality makes the administration redouble efforts to raise awareness about the need to comply with preventive measures, a task that involves traditional and religious authorities, as well as community leaders.

In epidemiological terms, Cuando Cubango has registered so far 100 positive cases, with 3 deaths, 10 recovered. It has quarantined 480 citizens in the municipalities of Calai and Menongue (chief town).