Tanzania has confirmed one case of corona virus.
On March 15, the traveler entered Tanzania at 10:00 pm.
The patient in question was a 46-year-old Tanzanian woman, who arrived from Belgium on a Rwandan flight.
The traveler left the country on 3 March 2020 where between March 5-13 he visited Sweden and Denmark and returned to Belgium.
The traveler crossed the Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA)
Map of Coronavirus: The speed of virus transmission 16 March 2020
This information is based on regular data from Johns Hopkins University and may not reflect the current state of affairs in each country.
| Total validated visas | Total mortality |
|---|---|
| 169,432 | 6,513 |
Chanzo: Chuo kikuu cha Johns Hopkins (Baltimore, Marekani), maafisa wa eneo
Last modified 16 March 2020, 10:45 GMT +1.
Minister Ummy Master said the traveler on arrival at KIA was examined by health officials and appeared to have no fever.
He later started feeling bad at the hotel and went to Mount Meru Arusha Regional referral hospital where the sample was taken and taken to the national community health laboratory in Dar es Salaam for examination.
"Laboratory tests have confirmed that the person is infected with corona disease, covid -19, The patient is progressing well with treatment."
Minister Ummy added, "The government continues to take steps to ensure that the disease is managed so that it does not spread to the country.
The government is also partnering with the World Health Organization-WHO and other stakeholders to continue implementing strategies to combat the disease ".
Citizens are required to take precautionary measures against the disease as they receive regular information and education in various ways.
A declaration by the Tanzanian government
In accordance with Article 46 of the Community Health Act I direct the following:
- Firstly Tanzanians who do not have compulsory travel are now advised to terminate their travel to infected countries
- All institutions including schools, hotels, shops, lodges, churches, mosques, public and private offices, health care facilities, financial institutions, travel agencies and public gatherings such as markets , playgrounds and passenger facilities to keep hand-washing facilities in running water with soap or spray water to ensure good hygiene.
- Installing chroline spray water in the entrances to all the parks for cleaning the hands of tourists and tourists.
- Avoid handshaking by holding hands
- Hug, kiss, avoid touching nose, mouth and eyes.
- All hospitals in the state and non-governmental institutions put a restriction on the number of people who go to see their relatives. According to the minister's instructions, there should be no more than two visitors per day for each patient.
- Citizens are required to report to health facilities if they are seen by someone with symptoms of Covid-19.
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Tanzanian views on social networks
This situation has sparked outrage in the country for some citizens, while others compare it to what they see in European countries like Italy.
Tanzanian comedy artist, Idris Sultan, has posted on his twitter page and sparked a debate, if people are told to stay home without work will they be able to support themselves?
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