Health
Tanzania COVID U-turn ‘a good move’ – but is it good enough? – Al Jazeera English
After months of downplaying deadly disease, government officials have urged people to take precautions and wear masks.
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania Esther Mngodo, like other Tanzanians, was relieved to hear this week government officials are finally urging people in the country to take precautions against the coronavirus and even wear face masks.
It is a good move, said Mngodo, a 34-year-old resident of Dar-es-Salaam. But much more needs to be done to increase public awareness, testing and treatment. Most importantly, we must have a clear strategy on how to navigate through these unprecedented times.
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