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By Peter Mwai
image captionThe government now admits the country is facing a challenge from Covid
President Samia Suluhu took over three months ago as leader of Tanzania - from John Magufuli, a prominent coronavirus sceptic who died in March from heart complications, opening up the prospect of a new approach to Covid
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What has the new president said about Covid?
She has admitted the virus is circulating and urged people to take precautions such as:
hand-washing
image captionPresident Samia Suluhu took over in March
In June 2020, after going through the first wave of the pandemic, President Magufuli declared the country coronavirus free and, at least initially, did not encourage the use of face masks or indicate Tanzania would acquire vaccines.
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WHO warns Tanzania against Covid-19 inaction
Monday February 22 2021
A man on May 22, 2020 leaves a steam inhalation booth installed by Tanzanian herbalist Msafiri Mjema in Dar es Salaam, which is touted to prevent Covid-19 infection. WHO has appealed to Tanzania to take robust action against Covid-19 in the country. PHOTO | AFP
Summary
Contrary to a widely held government position that there is no Covid-19 in Tanzania, the government announced eight specific measures to stop its spread.
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Dar es Salaam,
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on Tanzania to take robust action to combat Covid-19 in the country.
Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in a statement on Sunday, said a number of Tanzanians travelling to neighbouring countries and beyond have tested positive for the coronavirus.