Government commended for handling Covid

The Forum of German-speaking Namibians has commended the government on “the generally well-orchestrated, transparent and effective handling of the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic”.According to the Forum, this life-threatening virus caused widespread death and suffering, the loss of loved ones as well as income and jobs to many Namibians and also worldwide.The Forum further said that while the government was not in a position to alleviate the loss of income to most affected Namibians, they commend the upgrading of some healthcare facilities, the spread of reliable information and the ongoing cooperation with international originations and scientists.“We believe that government’s approach towards vaccination as a means to lower the death rate and hospitalisation was and still is the correct path to follow. At the same time, we commend the cooperation of the private sector in this effort.”The Forum said they also recognised that the government, in adapting travel regulations wherever possible, assisted the private sector, and especially the tourism sector, thereby allowing the sector to re-employ at least some of their former staff members.“Encouraging shoots of recovery are beginning to show. At the same time, the Forum is keenly aware that a number of businesses had to close their doors forever. It will take the Namibian economy several years to fully get back on its feet and we call on government to create a conducive business environment, allowing established as well as new businesses to flourish.”The Forum also called on the existing business sector to create additional employment opportunities and also support struggling SMEs wherever possible, thereby mitigating the financial hardship many Namibians currently have to face.It added that they are mindful of the fact that new mutations of the virus are currently developing.“We are also certain that the coming winter months will bring a new, hopefully small, wave of infections. Still there is room for optimism that the worst effects of the pandemic are behind us and that Namibians can look to the future with optimism.”The latest Covid-19 update issued by the health ministry on Wednesday indicated that there were 230 new positive cases and active cases now stand at 1653, with 4 031 deaths.

Government commended for handling Covid

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Namibian Sun 2022-07-07

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Government commended for handling Covid

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