Category: Covid-19
NUST suspends all international travel
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has, with immediate effect, suspended all international travel by its staff and students as the coronavirus touches down in Namibia. Read the full statement below: In line with the NUST procedures and…
No Covid19 in Namibia – Dr Shangula
Health Minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula said there are no Covid19 cases in Namibia. There were 9 suspected cases of which 8 turned out negative whereas 1 needs to arrive from Ondjokwe to Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP). Two suspected cases…
Nam tourism industry dealing with mass hyteria
Tourism director Dr Sem Shikongo has said that Namibia and the tourism industry are dealing with fear and hysteria emanating from western countries in relation to the coronavirus. Shikongo said presently there is no cross-sectorial and inter-ministerial coordination to discuss…
Don’t panic, Haufiku advises as SA reports first coronavirus case
Former health minister Bernard Haufiku has urged for calm as South Africa reports its first case of the deadly coronavirus. Below is his full comment: SA is better equipped. They are particularly equipped with diagnostic tools to detect the virus early…
First coronavirus case detected in SA
Three days after the Western Cape health department said it’s not a matter of “if, but “when” the new coronavirus, will be detected in South Africa, the country reported the first-ever case in the sub-Saharan region. A statement put out…