The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Tanzania: recommendations based on lesson learned from China
Clifford Silver Tarimo, Jian Wu
Abstract
As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) takes its course outside China, the number of imported cases to other countries is on the rise. Currently, Tanzania has received the first imported case on 16 March 2020. This letter serves to describe this specific event and put forth a number of recommendations including establishing more testing points, discouraging all forms of public and religious gatherings, and tailoring a unique model for lockdown and social distancing to prevent further spread of the disease. The letter has also suggested ways to further improve the efforts already in place so as to strengthen the prevention and control system.
Topics & Concepts
TanzaniaSocial distanceCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)ChinaSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakPandemicPublic healthDisease controlEvent (particle physics)Economic growthPublic relationsMedicineDiseaseGeographyPolitical scienceEnvironmental healthVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakEnvironmental planningLawEconomicsNursingPhysicsQuantum mechanicsPathologyCOVID-19 epidemiological studiesVaccine Coverage and HesitancyChild Nutrition and Water Access