Razaq Bamidele
The Malawian Police authority have shared containment strategy against the deadly Coronavirus with migration journalists.
Malawian Police National Spokesman, Senior Superintendent, SS James Kadadzera, gave the hint while delivering a lecture on containment of COVID-19 at an online seminar organised recently by Journalists International Forum for Migration (JIFORM).
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The seminar titled ‘Migration and Containment of COVID-19’, also had speakers from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in attendance.
President of JIFORM, Ajibola Abayomi, said the summit was put together to update over 150 migration journalists who were members of the foundation across the continents.
In his remarks, urged nations to put in place measures to contain the disease in order to save the economy and lives of citizens.
In Malawi, according to him, President Peter Mutharika has ordered the police to maintain law and order by effecting the stay at home instruction through manning of road blocks and other security measures.
“The government has passed a law banning social, religious and all forms of gathering that is over 100.
“The Immigration service has also come up with updated visa policy that allows for screening of any entry into Malawi after which a certificate will be issued to anyone free from corona virus.
“Laws have been made to protect the citizens of Malawi and her economy. Both the radio, newspapers and television stations have been fully mobilized to orientate the citizens and anyone that contravenes the law will face the full consequence.
“Malawi border is yet to be shut. Anyone with valid visa can come in but must be subjected to full screening.
“Although, we are feeling the effect of lockdown in South Africa and Zimbabwe, at the moment all passenger planes have been suspended from operation”.
Kadazera, therefore, charged the media to cooperate with the government in ensuring that all preventive measures were adhered to by the citizens.
“Also the Immigration in Malawi has enjoined the citizens to ensure regular washing of hands with water, use of sanitizers and social distancing.
“Government has also made available toll free mobile lines to be called by anyone that is sick or showing symptoms of COVID-19 for quick attention. All hands must be on deck to ensure a healthy and secured nation,” he submitted.