Tanzania s COVID-19 denial risks pulling Africa back
As President John Magufuli downplays the severity of the coronavirus, Tanzanians are waking up to the reality that the virus is spreading. Health experts now fear Tanzania s attitude could endanger the rest of Africa.
Tanzania did not order a total lockdown while many other African countries closed their borders due to COVID-19
Until recently, Tanzania gave the impression that the coronavirus pandemic which has brought the world to a standstill was under control.
President John Magufuli assured the 58 million inhabitants of the East African nation that they need not worry about observing COVID-19 preventative measures.