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Malawi President Saddened Over Coronavirus Surge

Lameck Masina

   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.

   For example, on Saturday, Malawi recorded 381 cases with 12 deaths, the
   largest figure in a single day since it recorded its first three cases
   on April 2.

   Chakwera noted the surge is largely because many people, including him,
   had ignored preventive measures.

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