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BLANTRYE, MALAWI - Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera led a rollout Friday of a push for a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine,

English By Lameck Masina Share on Facebook Print this page BLANTYRE - Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera says he is saddened by statistics showing a recent spike in coronavirus infections in the country. In a Sunday radio address, he announced he was starting a 21-day fast to seek divine intervention into the pandemic that is on the rise again. Health experts say the situation needs more than prayers. Malawi has recently seen a surge in coronavirus cases. Since Thursday, the country has been confirming more cases than ever recorded.    F...

January 9, 2021 Nyasa Times Reporter 8 Comments Chikhwawa District Commissioner Ali Phiri has become the first DC to test positive for Covid-19 and has since isolated imself in his official residence. Covid-19 bites hard: Chikwawa DC offices Phiri said that he has mild symptoms but will be out of office for 10 days. He says in his absence, Director of Health Services Dr Stalin Zinkanda will be acting DC. Meanwhile, health rights activists are challenging the law enforcement agencies to act tough on the mandatory wearing of face masks in order to effectively fight the Covid19 pandemic....

Print this page BLANTYRE, MALAWI - Malawi has closed its borders after confirmed cases of COVID-19 jumped 75 percent in the past two weeks.  Malawi authorities attribute the surge to relaxed preventive measures and increased cross-border traffic for the holidays.  Health campaigners have welcomed the border closure, but say Malawi should also mandate face masks and sanitizers.  Malawi reopened its borders and eased restrictions on social gatherings in October following a drastic fall in numbers of confirmed COVID- 19 cases. Dropping COVID-19 Infections in Malawi Breeds Complacency ab...