Govt. has dropped the ball on the fight against COVID-19

Apr 04, 2021 Letters

DEAR EDITOR,

Please permit me space to share my views on the whole COVID-19 nightmare that plagues the country. About a year ago, I wrote that a two weeks lockdown would be better for us. However, that fell on deaf ears and of course never materialised. The reactive attempts to curb the spread of COVID-19 are quite disappointing. There are many ways to ensure enforcement of protocols. However, the selective enforcement continues throughout the country. Yes, the minister said citizens should be more responsible but if we are opening certain places at a certain capacity and business places refuse to follow those rules, shut them down! Persons are still walking around without masks! Yes, vaccinations are rolling out, great! However, the vaccination does not prevent the virus! It is appalling that even government officials are breaking protocols, such as hosting community meetings with lots of persons attending these meetings. Yes, they are wearing masks but still! We need to do better!

Sincerely,
Tanya Niamatali