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April 1, 2020

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Lockdown aimed at protecting nation - Molapo

Lockdown aimed at protecting nation - Molapo

Tourism minister Chief Joang Molapo

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MAFETENG - The Minister of Tourism, Environment and Culture, Chief Joang Molapo says the government has enforced the lockdown countrywide to ensure the safety of all Basotho against the Coronavirus.

Molapo made the remarks when addressing the Mafeteng Task Force Team on Tuesday during a meeting held at the District Administrator's office, where he encouraged everyone to comply with the enforced legal Notice to prevent the spread of the pandemic in Lesotho.
He said the country is blessed for having no confirmed COVID-19 cases to date in spite of the eight suspected cases whose results are yet to return from South African laboratories.

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He urged families to continue staying at home until the lockdown has been officially lifted to avoid the spread of the virus.



 

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