Tanzania's President John Magufuli has declared the country "coronavirus-free" thanks to prayers by citizens. "The corona disease has been eliminated thanks to God," Mr Magufuli told worshippers in a church in the capital, Dodoma. However, Mr Magufuli said last week that only four patients were receiving treatment in the largest city, Dar es Salaam. Mr Magufuli also commended the priest and worshippers for not wearing gloves and masks to protect themselves from the virus. Opposition politicians have criticised Mr Magufuli in the past for promoting policies that could harm the health of Tanzanians.

Source: The Star June 08, 2020 13:30 UTC