In a press statement issued today, President Hage Geingob called upon all Christians and believers to set aside Wednesday 8 April as a day of national prayer. President Geingob said he is operating from his situation room and have established clear communication channels, led by the Prime Minister at the political level and supported at the technical level by the Minister of Health and Law Enforcement Agencies. He further commended the COVID- 19 information centre on the important work they do. Geingob also thank companies and individuals who contributed saying, “the Government has received monetary contributions and pledges to the value of N$36 million towards the National Disaster Fund account for COVID-19 and in-kind donations such as water tankers, testing kits and ventilators.” Geingob urged all Namibians to obey and cooperate with the authorities.