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Tanzania: Magufuli Adopts New Greetings Style to Fight Coronavirus
Nairobi News, 4 March 2020
Tanzania President John Magufuli has come up with a new way of greeting people as a preventive measure to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Read more »
Coronavirus Has African Leaders Adopting New Greeting Style
According to the World Health Organisation, avoiding body contact mainly through a handshake is one of the measures people can take to prevent the spread of the deadly virus. Tanzania's President John Magufuli has modified his way of greeting by using his feet, while Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has urged citizens to stop shaking hands unnecessarily.
Veteran opposition politician Seif Shariff Hamad from Zanzibar and President John Magufuli greet each other with their feet amid fears of the spread of COVID-19.
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Tanzania: No More Shaking of Hands in League Matches
Nairobi News, 4 March 2020
The Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has issued a circular instructing all football players and officials to avoid the usual shaking of hands before games kick-off. Read more »
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Kenya: Court Orders State to Present Coronavirus Control Plan
Nation, 4 March 2020
High Court judge James Makau has ordered the State to table mitigation measures for protecting Kenyans in the fight against coronavirus. Read more »
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Africa: COVID-19 Health Tips - Take Care of Yourself and Protect Others
WHO, 3 March 2020
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. COVID-19 is still affecting… Read more »
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Kenya: Questions Over 'Missing' Masks Amid Corona Virus Threat
Nation, 1 March 2020
A shortage of drugs and face masks may hinder any fight against coronavirus if the deadly disease reaches Kenya, an investigation by the Nation has revealed. Read more »
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Nigeria: NCAA Harmonises Coronavirus Preventive Measures At Nigerian Airports
Premium Times, 1 March 2020
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is working with all stakeholders to harmonise preventive measures taken against the coronavirus at the country's airports. Read more »
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