Lifting of the Covid-19 restrictive measures welcome
Dear Editor,
THE government through the Ministry of Health last Friday lifted the Covid-19 restrictive measures. The decision was due to the drastic reduction in the number of coronavirus cases.
Zambia recorded 68 Covid-19 cases and one death associated with the coronavirus on the day preceding Friday. The lifting of the restrictive measures entails that the churches, bars, restaurant and taverns can now operate freely but, with strict adherence to the health prevention measures against the coronavirus pandemic. This is a good development.
Ms Sylvia Masebo, the Minister of Health said last Friday said that the Covid-19 situation in the country will continue to be monitored in one month.
The lifting of the restriction is effective Saturday October 2, 2021. The restrictive measures will be reviewed after one month.
Despite the lifting of the various restrictive measures, people are urged to continue adhering to the coronavirus preventive measures. These measures include among others, the following; masking up, sanitising, washing of hands with soap, maintaining social distancing, avoiding overcrowded places and taking of the Covid-19 vaccines.
These measures are the surest way of safeguarding ourselves against the coronavirus.
However, the health experts have advised that Zambia is expected to experience the fourth wave of the coronavirus in November which is barely a few weeks from now. The previous waves of the coronavirus have ravaged the world and Zambia in particular. This can be attested by the number of deaths recorded globally.
I therefore implore people not to relax the health prevention measures against the coronavirus pandemic in the wake of lifting of the restrictive measures against the Covid-19.
ELEMIYA PHIRI,
