Tanzania’s President Says Country Is Virus Free. Others Warn of Disaster

The New York Times (08/04/2020)
  • Tanzania hasn’t submitted a coronavirus report to the World Health Organization since April 29th.
  • Tanzania’s increasingly autocratic president promotes an herbal tea as a coronavirus remedy while dismissing mask wearing and social distancing.
  • The head of Tanzania’s national laboratory was dismissed after the president claimed reliable test kits were inaccurate.
  • In addition, videos of night burials have surfaced, causing accusations of a government cover up.
  • Officials in Tanzania are continuing to enforce measures and collaborate with others to reduce the spread of the virus.