(ANSA) - ROME, MARCH 12 - Zanzibar's economy has been suffering from flight cancellations and hotel reservations despite the fact that the archipelago has not had confirmed cases of coronavirus, according to BBC Africa. For Zanzibar, tourism represents at least 60 per cent of the archipelago's entrances, but the government is trying to increase investments in other sectors such as fishing and agriculture to allow the negative impact of this conjuncture.
About 500 thousand tourists visit Zanzibar every year, but after the appearance of the coronavirus their number is gradually decreasing. The Ministry of Health has put in place measures to help prevent virus outbreaks. "We have 192 primary health centers for symptom research," Health Minister Hamad Rashid had told the BBC. "Let's screen it and talk to businessmen traveling to China.
It's a small area, so it's very easy to control, "he added.
Coronavirus: tourists drop in Zanzibar
2020-03-12T14:25:49.393Z
Zanzibar's economy is severely affected by flight cancellations and hotel reservations despite the fact that the archipelago has not had confirmed coronavirus cases, according to BBC Africa. (HANDLE)