It seems we have entered a second wave of coronavirus infections.
The number of COVID-19 cases detected in the country in the past two weeks seems indicate that a second wave of the outbreak has begun.
The country is at risk of losing many lives.
We are in a potentially difficult phase of the COVID-19 resurgence.
And accessing the hope offered by the arrival of the vaccine is still some time ahead.
Our health system is certainly not coping.
As the pandemic continues to evolve across the country, there is a need for the government to re-evaluate, re-strategise, and re-invigorate its COVID-19 response activities to ensure its prepared to handle this second, and potentially third wave of cases.
In an effort to limit transmission and achieve pandemic control, we need to remain vigilant.
We should adapt or adopt best practices, strategies, guidelines and recommendations proposed by the World Health Organization, aimed at limiting transmission. But whatever measures the government takes should strike a balance between saving lives and minimising the impact of the pandemic on the economy and social wellbeing of citizens.

Fred M’membe
President of the Socialist Party