Re le UCDP, re isa matshidiso go malapa a ba ba latlhegetsweng ka ntlha ya bolwetse jo. [We, as the UCDP, would like to convey our condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones due to this disease.]
As colleagues have already maintained, the virus is deadly. Precautions have to be taken through advocacy campaigns to register its symptoms, what to do when one has symptoms, when to seek emergency care, the medication available for the disease and who is at risk.
The UCDP supports the fact that should a significant number of learners or students or residents of an institution be affected by the spread of the influenza, an outbreak investigation should be made and decision-making should take place on how to asses and address the situation.
The number of death cases was reported as 20 this morning, and the Minister has already confirmed this. We are saying, as hon members and public representatives, let's join our hands together with the Department of Health and fight the virus. I thank you. [Applause.]