BBC: Coronavirus-Why has Turkmenistan reported no cases?

As the world continues to battle with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many experts are concerned why Turkmenistan, historically one of the most repressive states in the world, still hasn’t registered a single case of infection. According to Professor Martin McKee from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine who has studied the Turkmen healthcare system, “Official health statistics from Turkmenistan are notoriously unreliable…..For the past decade they have claimed to have no people living with HIV/Aids, a figure that is not plausible…..” Turkmenistan’s adamant denial about the major threat posed by coronavirus is evident as the nation continues to burst with social activity, and citizens continue to crowd around in open cafes and restaurants mask-free. To read the full article, click here.