Tanzania records first death from covid 19

According to reports, Tanzania has recorded its first death from COVID-19. The country had previously been one of the few African nations that had not reported any COVID-19 deaths.

The deceased was a 41-year-old man who had underlying health conditions and had been hospitalized for several days before passing away. The Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children announced the death on April 30, 2020.

Tanzania had been criticized for its handling of the pandemic, with some experts expressing concerns about the country's lack of transparency and testing. The government had initially downplayed the severity of the outbreak, and it was not until April 2020 that the country began to take more serious measures to combat the spread of the virus.

The first death from COVID-19 in Tanzania is a sobering reminder of the seriousness of the pandemic and the need for continued vigilance and cooperation to prevent its spread.