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Malawi Politicians Ignore COVID-19 Measures for Elections

Lameck Masina

   BLANTYRE - Health experts in Malawi are concerned the ongoing
   presidential campaigns could help to spread the coronavirus. Political
   parties are holding mass rallies where few people are wearing face
   masks or observing social distancing, and one candidate told his
   supporters to hug each other when they pass on the street. Health
   authorities have warned that cases will balloon if the gatherings
   continue.

   Malawi's political parties hit the campaign trail this month ahead of
   the July 2 presidential election.

   Supporters have been attending rallies in large numbers, most without
   face masks, ignoring measures recommended by the government to prevent
   spreading the coronavirus.

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