Lukashenko: Belarus is making no show of coronavirus fight
Belarus is taking all the necessary measures to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 infection, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said on Friday,according to Belta news agency report.
The president underlined that each agency in the country, from healthcare service to law enforcement – is doing their work. They are tracking down suspected cases and are trying to get ahead of the epidemic. At the same, Aleksandr Lukashenko warned against psychosis and panic around the virus.
“We are on it. But without much ado,” the Belarusian leader said.
Aleksandr Lukashenko spoke about the impact of coronavirus containment measures around the world on the economy. The situation is having a toll on Belarus. He cited a recent statement by U.S. President Donald Trump who tweeted that they cannot let the cure be worse than the problem itself.
All in all, the head of state gave his take on various aspects of the problem, starting from calls to implement a quarantine and close businesses, up to food security and food stocks in retail outlets.