TANZANIA: ‘Tanzania is Not an Island: We Must Take Precautions Against Covid-19 pandemic’ Bishops Conference Warns

Pascal Mwanache, TEC

The Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) has issued a statement to remind the Roman Catholic faithful to take precautionary measures against a possible new wave of Coronavirus infection.

The statement addressed signed by the TEC President Archbishop Gervas Nyaisonga, says several neighbouring countries have confirmed that they are going through difficult times due to the Coronavirus pandemic, stressing that Tanzania is not an island.

“For last year, infections dropped and we believed that we had won the war against Covid-19. This year there is a new wave of Covid-19. Several countries have confirmed that they are going through a difficult time following the spread of Coronavirus. Our country is not an island. We must take necessary precautions and crying out to God more vigorously so that this tragedy does not befall us” he said.

He also pointed out the need to encourage people and guide them to pray and take necessary precautionary measures in the fight against Covid-19.

“With this reality let us not stop advising, encouraging and guiding people of God in this fight against the Coronavirus. Let us fight Covid-19 using the spiritual, physical, scientific and social weapons. Let us not stop praying; avoid congested places; wash hands with soap regularly; sanitize; and take appropriate action when see the symptoms,” the bishops insist.