Senegal's holy city of Touba is fighting a second wave of COVID-19 infections, dashing hopes that swift action by authorities had stopped the new coronavirus from spreading in the one-time epicentre.
TOUBA, Senegal - Senegal’s holy city of Touba is fighting a second wave of COVID-19 infections, dashing hopes that swift action by authorities had stopped the new coronavirus from spreading in the one-time epicentre.
Confirmed cases in Touba have risen seven-fold to more than 190 since a market trader fell ill in April, ending a two-week lull in new cases. Now, as other countries in West Africa, including Nigeria and Ghana, are beginning to ease lockdowns to assist those whose livelihoods were disrupted, Senegal is tightening restrictions to try to contain the outbreak.
But despite these efforts, the city confirmed its 27th case on April 11 - the first since March 26. The man had not travelled abroad or come into contact with other known patients, a worrying development suggesting the disease had taken root. “Perhaps it’s ignorance or even some denial of the disease,” said Sylla Mbacke, head doctor at Touba’s main health centre, Darou Marnane. “There are some that don’t believe in it at all.”Touba appeared quieter than usual during a recent visit by Reuters, but despite government guidelines only a few people were wearing masks in the streets. Some sought entry to the mosque for Friday prayers but were turned away.
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