Milenge records 12 COVID-19 recoveries

Milenge District Commissioner Mwenya Bupe has tasked relevant authorities in the district to intensify efforts aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus.  Mr Bupe noted that some members of the community are not adhering to the stipulated health guidelines such as wearing masks, social distancing and patronizing bars and other crowded places.  Mr Bupe […]

Milenge records 12 COVID-19 recoveries
Milenge District Commissioner Mwenya Bupe has tasked relevant authorities in the district to intensify efforts aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus.  Mr Bupe noted that some members of the community are not adhering to the stipulated health guidelines such as wearing masks, social distancing and patronizing bars and other crowded places.  Mr Bupe stated that there was need to double up efforts especially that there are 21 active COVID-19 cases in the district. ZANIS reports that Mr Bupe said this during a District Epidemic Preparedness meeting, held at Milenge Resource Centre yesterday.  Mr Bupe revealed that from October 2020 to January 19, 2021, 33 people tested positive to COVID-19, and 12 have since recovered, out of the 4900 tests conducted in the district.  “I am glad that out of the 33 cases 12 of those have recovered. Therefore, the number of positive cases in the district stands at 21. I commend health authorities for working round the clock in caring for the patients, “he said.  Earlier, Milenge District Health Director Lweendo Munzele stated that the coronavirus positive cases are dotted across the district, hence residents should adhere to health guidelines. Dr Munzele said the department is doing its best to enforce guidelines aimed at combating the further spread of the coronavirus.  He added that health personnel are also screening those coming to Milenge from the Democratic Republic of Congo through the Kapalala crossing point.  Speaking during the same meeting, Milenge Catholic Church Parish Priest Father Kennedy Kashinga called on the District COVID-19 Taskforce to be more professional when enforcing regulations.  Fr. Kashinga observed that the Taskforce has been applying selective justice when it comes to punishing offenders.  “As a church, we are ready to cooperate with authorities and safeguard the health of our members. But we are concerned that the Taskforce is harsh on the church and tolerant to some entities such as bars and their patrons,” he noted.   Fr. Kashinga said punitive measures should be administered across the board if the pandemic is to be combated.