The president expressed optimism that the country can curtail the spread of the virus through increased public participation supported by unwavering behavioral change. “Through producing sufficient face masks, wearing it properly and protecting the community from the virus, we can curb spread of the pandemic”, she stressed. Meanwhile, the country officially launched COVID 19 ComBAT campaign aimed at mobilizing and testing campaign initiated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to curb the spread of the pandemic through active public participation. The community based mobilization is expected to address hundred thousands of citizens in all parts of the country through coronavirus testing, screening and surveillance activities. Nearly 500 of them died from the pandemic.

Source: Ethiopian News August 14, 2020 14:37 UTC