Why are the people in town not wearing face masks anymore? On Sunday 4th of October, I went into town, Windhoek, and realized that a lot of people were walking around without wearing face masks.
Our understanding is that the lockdown was lifted but prevention continues which include the wearing of face masks in public areas.
As of today, the 5th of October 2020, Namibia has 11 626 cases, 123 deaths with 9429 recoveries accorning to the World Health organization.
World over the total number of Covid-19 cases are 35 179 573, over 1 037 340 deaths and those who recovered are 24 524 529.
Looking at these figures this means that the virus is still very active and everyone should protect themselves and others by hand-sanitizing, washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and by wearing a facemask whenever in pubic or in a crowded room.
But, if people start going around without facemasks it cause serous concern. Is it because the travel restrictions have been lifted or is it pure ignorance of the seriousness of this contagious disease? Have we started to throw-down our guards before the cure is found?
We are not safe, until everyone is safe.
Let us avoid being infected and infecting others as well
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