Botswana: Batswana Approve of Govt’s Covid-19 Response, but Think Resources Lost to Corruption

Majority say relief assistance was distributed unfairly.

Key findings

• Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic: Almost one-third (32%) of Batswana say they or a member of their household became ill with or tested positive for COVID-19, while 35% say a household member temporarily or permanently lost a job, business, or primary source of income due to the pandemic.
• Attitudes toward vaccines: More than nine in 10 citizens (92%) of Batswana say they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Only 4% say they…