A statement issued by Dr. Kereng Masupu, coordinator of the presidential task force on COVID-19 read: “Following the confirmed COVID-19 case of a truck driver who came into Gaborone through the Tiokweng border on Sunday 09 May 2020…

“… the COVID-19 Presidential Task Force would like to advise the public that only those who have been issued Pink Permits for travel into and out of Gaborone are suspended with immediate effect until further notice.

A phased return to work measure starts today with a series of strict guidelines among which are:

Maintaining a register of employees, visitors, customers etc. that interact with a facility

Observance of social distancing of 1 – 2 metres apart

Provision of sanitizers and means of washing hands at premises

Wearing of face masks (home-made)

Deny entry to persons who fail to abide by guidelines

President Eric Masisi was personally at the airport in Gaborone to receive a donation from American TV star Steve Harvey.

April 23: All MPs released from quarantine after tests

Botswana’s president and vice president have been released from home quarantine after testing negative for COVID-19.

The presidency in a statement today said: “Director of Health Services has released His Excellency, Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, President of the Republic … and …Vice President Slumber Tsogwane from home quarantine today, 23rd April 2020.

“His Excellency the President, Members of Parliament, Senior Government Officials and members of the media who attended are urged to follow home quarantine rules and not risk the spread of the disease to