Tanzania closes down over 70 COVID-19 facilities citing lower cases

– Tanzania health minister Ummy Mwalimu said only 11 COVID-19 treatment centres were remaining down from the initial 84 facilities

– Mwalimu attributed this to a low number of COVID-19 cases and new infections in recent months

– Regardless, she asked Tanzanians to continue heeding to government directives to avoid the spread of the deadly virus

Tanzania has closed down over 70 COVID-19 treatment centres over dipping number of cases in the East African nation.

The country’s Minister of Health Ummy Mwalimu said out of the 84 centres that had been opened only 11 were remaining due to low cases of COVID-19.

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Ummy Mwalimu said the number of COVID-19 cases had dropped significantly. Photo: Ummy Mwalimu.
Source: UGC

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According to The Citizen, Mwalimu, who closed down Lulazi Health Centre at the Coast region which, according to her, recorded the last case of the virus on May 26, said the remaining centres also included private hospitals.

Mwalimu, however, asked Tanzanians to continue observing containment measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

“We are thankful that new infections and COVID-19 cases had significantly dropped,” the minister said.

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A little less than a month ago, Magufuli announced that Tanzania had won the battle against coronavirus courtesy of prayers and timely God intervention.

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Magufuli has been easing restrictions in Tanzania. Photo: John Pombe.
Source: UGC

“Even at this time when we are fighting coronavirus, God has helped us win. I don’t see anyone wearing a face mask here, this is a clear indication Tanzania is safe,” he claimed.

Though the country made its coronavirus data public in mid-April, the United States had claimed hospitals in Dar es Salaam were overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients.

The US warned its citizens the risk of contracting COVID-19 in Dar es Salaam was “extremely high”.

The Tanzania leader had reopened schools and allowed sporting activities to resume.

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