Tanzania Suspends Flights To And From India Over Covid-19

Who would have thought that there shall come a time for Tanzania to suspend flights to and from another country over a surge in Covid-19 infections? Tanzania is the only country in Africa that has lived under the denial of the existence of Covid-19.

But President Samia Suluhu Hassan who took over after the death of John Pombe Magufuli seems serious and aware of the Covid-19 pandemic that is sweeping around the world. In a surprise move, Air Tanzania has suspended flights to and from Mumbai.

“Air Tanzania will waive all penalties on reservation charges, re-issues, and refunds to affected passengers,” the airline said as it apologized for inconveniences caused,” said the airline in a statement to Tanzanians.

Citing concerns about new variants of the disease, the government of Tanzania said travelers entering the East African country will henceforth be required to show proof of a negative coronavirus test taken in the prior 72 hours to arrival.

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President John Pombe Magufuli had declared Tanzania Covid-19-free, warning Tanzanians against putting on masks saying the blood of Jesus Christ had healed them of any danger of the pandemic. His death seems to have changed the perception.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan is currently in Kenya for a two-day state visit. On Tuesday, she held bilateral talks with President Uhuru Kenyatta and agreed to strengthen business ties between the two countries that were on the brink of breaking.

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Tanzania becomes the third East African country to suspend flights to and from India following a surge in Covid-19 that is killing at least 3000 people and infecting at least 300,000 daily in India.