The World has once again been unexpectedly hit by a mysterious disease called 2019 novel coronavirus(2019-nCOV) or simply coronavirus. The epidemic’s epicenter has been traced to China’s Hubei Province in the City of Wuhan, whose population of 11 million people have been placed under a virtual lockdown.
It is worth noting that Hubei Province is the commercial center of China and therefore a global business destination for most nations that rely on China as a trading partner. In its sitting in Geneva Switzerland on 30th January 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the virus outbreak in Wuhan, a public health emergency of International Concern(PHEIC), arising from the strategic and unique standing of Hubei Province, as an international business destination with an inherent potential for exportation of the epidemic to the rest of the World.
In the same sitting, WHO identified 13 top priority countries in Africa which have direct links or a high volume of travel to China, and Zambia, Tanzania, Angola, DRC and South Africa mentioned as some of those nations under that category.
In view of the foregoing, we call upon the Zambian government and all stakeholders to;
1. Immediately carry out a comprehensive public health awareness campaign as a matter of urgency so that prevention message can reach everyone in the country
2. Account for all Zambians currently in China
3. Prepare adequate quarantine facilities and services and strictly monitor all ports of entry.
4. Track everyone who has returned to Zambia from China in the last 7 days.
Since the incubation period for Coronavirus is 14 days, we call upon Zambians who have been to any part of China or who has had close contact with anyone who has been to China to immediately report to any nearest health centre for further investigation whenever they feel unwell.
Prevention starts from each one of us. Please stay safe.
HH
Lovely Message………..
What is coronavirus?
A coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world. Typical symptoms of coronavirus include fever and a cough that may progress to a severe pneumonia causing shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.
Generally, coronavirus can cause more severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long-term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease.
Novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) is a new strain of coronavirus first identified in Wuhan City, China.
Presidential material!!!! What has lungu said? Mfwiti fwiti
Great message, prevention starts with all of us
GREAT LEADER
Respect!!!
Meanwhile the minister of health is in Chilubi campaigning. Where are your priorities imwe na PF? Australia is quarantining people who have been in China recently for 14 days
Why is HH silent on ritual killings mmmmmm hahaha wina azalila wait and see.
everything possible as been put in place and screening people entering Zambia from outside as been put in place at all entry points so bo HH you are late, have time to listen to current affairs especially on the local events.
Presidential material in kalomo…
Yes try by all means to help the nation we don’t this diseases in our country…
Thanks Mr President. PF currently have misplaced priorities.
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Ati why is he silent on the ‘ritual killings’??
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A nice essay answer in a Grade 12 Biology Exam.
Naiwe limbi kuti wateka.
“A great leader in Namwala!”
Irrelevant little boy.
i don’t support hh and upnd but on this one ill give him the support lets account for all Zambians in china and start evacuation process