The total number of positive coronavirus cases
officially reported in Swaziland (eSwatini) passed 800 on the 30 June 2020. So
far there have been 11 reported deaths.
The number of cases rose from 690 to 812 in the final
seven days of the month. There is little sign that coronavirus (COVID-19) is
under control in the kingdom.
Of the 17 positive cases reported
by the Swazi Ministry of Health on 30 June, two were aged nine or under and
a further three were aged 10 to 19.
Of the 812 total cases 149 were aged 19 or under. Of
the total cases 442 were from the Manzini region, which is also the area with
the highest population in Swaziland. So far 408 of the confirmed cases have recovered
and 376 are considered ‘active’, the Ministry of Health reported.
Swaziland has been in partial
lockdown since 27 March in an attempt to control the spread of the virus. At
one time all but essential businesses were closed but there has been some
easing of this restriction. A ban on gatherings of 20 people or more is still
in place and churches and places of worship are restricted. Schools have been closed
since March but some are set to reopen on 6 July. The Swaziland National Association
of Teachers has
called on government to postpone reopening because it does not believe it
is yet safe to do so.
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