Omicron: There will be no lockdowns over Covid variant - PS Mochache

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Health Principal Secretary Susan Mochache has ruled out the resumption of lockdown in the wake of the Omicron Covid-19 variant. This, as the government enhances stringent measures, including intensified checks at the country’s entry points, scaling up...
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