Government officials are breaking their own reactive Covid-19 protocols

Dear Editor,

Please permit me to share my views on the whole Covid-19 nightmare that plagues this country. About a year ago I wrote that a two weeks’ lockdown would be better for us; however that fell on deaf ears and of course never materialized. The reactive attempts to curb the spread of Covid-19 is quite disappointing.

There are many ways to ensure enforcement of protocols however, the selective enforcement continues throughout the country. Yes, the minister said citizens should be more responsible but if we are opening certain places at a certain capacity and business places refuse to follow those rules – shut them down! Persons are still walking around without masks! Yes, vaccinations are rolling out great! However, the vaccination does not prevent the virus! It is appalling that even government officials are breaking protocols such as hosting community meetings with lots of persons attending these meetings; yes they are wearing masks but still! We need to do better!

Sincerely,

Tanya Niamatali