{"id":7593,"date":"2020-04-24T16:58:32","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T16:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/tanzania\/?p=7593"},"modified":"2020-04-24T16:58:32","modified_gmt":"2020-04-24T16:58:32","slug":"zbar-covid-19-lab-project-in-motion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/community\/zbar-covid-19-lab-project-in-motion","title":{"rendered":"Z\u2019bar Covid-19 lab project in motion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>AfricaPress-Tanzania:<\/strong> ZANZIBAR has embarked on construction of a state-of-the-art laboratory for testing and researches of Covid-19 virus, with President Ali Mohammed Shein imploring all Zanzibaris to support the noble project.<\/p>\n<p>In his pre-Ramadan Holy Month speech delivered here yesterday, Dr Shein said the revolutionary government had already established the anti-virus special fund.<\/p>\n<p>He was optimistic that the ministry of finance and planning will manage it properly to accomplish the envisaged goals, including financing Covid-19 quarantine and treatment centres, procurement of preventive tools for medics spearheading the fight against the deadly virus as well as giving fiscal motivation to medics.<\/p>\n<p>Upon completion of the laboratory, Zanzibar\u00a0 will be able to conduct tests for the deadly corona virus instead of sending samples to laboratories in the mainland.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The government will appreciate any donation and is ready to receive any amount from all citizens,&#8221; President Shein pleaded, reminding wananchi to observe all government and expert directives on Coronavirus.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;One of the most important measures in the fight against Covid-19 is to avoid crowds. Although avoidance of crowds is proving difficult for our society, we still have to strive&#8230;crowds are among the fast virus spreading ways,&#8221; remarked the president, strongly disapproving of\u00a0 gatherings.<\/p>\n<p>He advised all Islanders to work hard against the virus spread and use the current rains to boost agricultural production to meet the country&#8217;s food demand.<\/p>\n<p>President Shein also reminded traders to observe hygienic rules at the markets and all authorised trading areas, especially during this rainy season.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We must also intensify tidiness at our residential areas to protect ourselves against other disease outbreaks,&#8221; he ordered.<\/p>\n<p>President Shein ordered Zanzibar city and its municipal authorities to supervise cleanliness\u00a0 in the city streets and markets.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Shein condemned stigma against Covid-19 victims who medical doctors have certified to have fully recovered and allowed back to their residences.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are duty bound to cooperate and give them comfort to enable them cope with life&#8230;they are our brothers and sisters,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>He asked all Muslims to use the holy month to repent their sins and draw closer to the Almighty God.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AfricaPress-Tanzania: ZANZIBAR has embarked on construction of a state-of-the-art laboratory for testing and researches of Covid-19 virus, with President Ali Mohammed Shein imploring all Zanzibaris to support the noble project. 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