Tanzania has registered 196 new coronavirus cases and six more deaths to become East Africa's most infected country.
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa announced today that 174 new cases were registered in mainland Tanzania and 22 from Zanzibar. Majaliwa also said the number of recovered patients now stands at 167 from the previous 48.
Tanzania's official coronavirus figures have been questioned by a section of the population - with some saying the numbers being released are much lower than the actual infections and deaths. But Majaliwa cautioned the public against disseminating false information saying not every death is because of coronavirus.
Tanzania nationals have taken to social media to post images of alleged 'night burials' being carried out by government officials for suspected coronavirus victims.
Tanzania has largely taken a more relaxed approach to the coronavirus pandemic compared to her neighbours in the region.
Whereas schools remain closed, the borders remain open and public transport and markets still operating normally as before. President John Pombe Magufuli has been quoted as saying God and not masks will defeat coronavirus. He has severally encouraged citizens to pray en masse for God's intervention in the fight against coronavirus.
Kenya's infections stand at 384 after 10 more infections were registered today. Uganda's cases still stand at 79 cases with 0 deaths. Burundi stands at 11 cases and one death while Rwanda stands at 212 cases and 0 deaths. DR Congo cases rose to 491 after 20 new cases were recorded on Wednesday.
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