Photo: Tanzania State House via ReutersPresident John Magufuli says Tanzania did not need a coronavirus lockdown because God would protect his people and homespun precautions such as steam inhalation were better than dangerous foreign vaccines. Contradicting global scientific consensus and advice from the World Health Organidation (WHO), Magufuli's government has largely eschewed mask-wearing and social distancing in Tanzania. I don't expect to announce any lockdown because our God is living and He will continue to protect Tanzanians." Tanzania has not published nationwide figures since May 8, when it had 509 cases and 21 deaths, according to WHO data. Without giving any evidence, Magufuli said vaccines may be part of a foreign plot to steal Africa's wealth.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 27, 2021 21:33 UTC