Burundi’s new President Evariste Ndayishimiyehas declared coronavirus the country’s “biggest enemy”, in a major about-turn for a nation which has largely ignored the dangers of the virus. “I declare the Covid-19 pandemic the biggest enemy of Burundians, because it is clear it is becoming their biggest concern,” he said. Burundi only has a single testing centre, with fewer than 10 technicians capable of carrying out tests for the virus. SEE ALSO: Teenage pregnancies: State is the main culpritNdayishimiye promised testing centres would be installed and testing campaigns launched across the country. In May, Burundi -- which has increasingly isolated itself in recent years -- expelled a team of World Health Organisation experts supporting the country’s response to the pandemic.

Source: Standard Digital July 02, 2020 21:00 UTC