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COVID-19 positivity rate drops to 8.1% from 15.5% on Sunday
February 22, 2021
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* At the height of the second wave of the pandemic in mid-January, positivity rate was at over 30.4% * On Saturday, the positivity rate was at 11.7%; Friday at 15.8%; Thursday at 14.9% * Last Wednesday was at 16.2%; Tuesday at 17.7% and Monday at 15.7% By Duncan Mlanjira From 2,475 COVID-19 tests that were conducted in the past 24 hours, Malawi has registered 200 new cases, 344 new recoveries, eight new related deaths. The positive cases out…

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President Chakwera applauds stakeholders response of his appeal to assist in fight against COVID-19 second wave
February 22, 2021
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Covid Response Foundation presents over K10m worth of medical supplies to Queens Hospital * They demonstrated what it means to not give in to despair in times of crisis * Quotes the Bible:“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning * Condemns recent beating of ambulance drivers and health personnel during their routine delivery of COVID-19 remains * The goal is to get the positivity rate down to 5% or lower in order to safely…

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Malawi’s preventive health services acting deputy director elected into African public health risk communication committee
February 22, 2021
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Thomas, this is an honour for me as well as for the country By Duncan Mlanjira Mavuto Thomas, acting deputy director of Preventive Health Services for Health Education Services in the Ministry of Health, has been elected as a representative for southern African countries in a steering committee on Public Health Risk Communication and Community Engagement Community of Practice for Africa (PH-RCCE-CoPA). The committee was formed in May, 2020 by Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health…

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NICO Group joins corporate response in fight against second wave of COVID-19 with K100m donation
February 22, 2021
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NICO’s response during the first wave done for Kameza isolation centre in Blantyre * The donation is within its values of being a responsible and responsive corporate citizen * All sectors of the economy have been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic * In understanding the gravity of the situation NICO feels it is its duty to assist in the fight * Applauded all health workers for selflessly providing their services to save lives By Duncan Mlanjira NICO Group…

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COVID-19 positivity keeps fluctuating as new cases keep rising ahead of nine by-elections
February 22, 2021
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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is set to hold seven by-elections in seven constituencies and two wards that fell vacant with an emphasis to strictly enforce and observe strict COVID-19 preventive measures to protect the electorate and poll workers from contracting or spreading the virus. The by-elections have to be held in line with the law and while sis of the vacancies were through the deaths — of four Members of Parliament (Ntchisi North, Lilongwe Nsinja South,…

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DPP asks for rescheduling of by-elections amidst COVID-19
February 20, 2021
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Large political rallies * Large crowds at campaign rallies potential to be mega spreaders of the virus * To hold its convention in 2023 in line with the party’s constitution By Duncan Mlanjira The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is asking the government and the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to consider rescheduling the March 30 by-elections in seven constituencies and two wards, arguing that the large crowds that would be attracted for campaign rallies are potential to be mega spreaders of…

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DPP claims instead of improving, the COVID-19 situation in hospitals is deteriorating
February 20, 2021
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DPP spokesperson Brown Mpinganjira * Serious shortage of vital medication, oxygen and its equipment * Reports abound of some of healthcare workers being seriously demoralised * As a result of the shortage of professional and vital non-professional back up personnel * As well as shortage of personal protective equipment By Duncan Mlanjira The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has issued serious allegations that instead of improving, the situation in COVID-19 treatment units in the country’s hospitals is deteriorating. A statement issued by…

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Muslim Youth United exceed K20 target in under two days in second phase fundraiser for Queens Hospital’s COVID-19 equipment
February 19, 2021
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* Work starts to procure drier and washing machine; oxygen flow meters: humidifier bottles; suction machines; * As well drug trolleys; cellular blankets; patient trolleys; surgical masks and sanitizers * In the first phase in January, MYU raised K8 million to procure two patient monitors; 800 heparin vials (medications) * As well 25 rain coats; 25,000 face masks and 21 pulse meters By Duncan Mlanjira In under 48 hours since rolling out the second phase of fundraising to procure…

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MEC to strictly observe COVID-19 preventive protocols during the March 30 By-elections
February 18, 2021
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By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has assured the public that it will strictly enforce and observe strict COVID-19 preventive measures to protect the electorate and poll workers from contracting or spreading the virus during the March 30 By-elections to be held in 7 constituencies and two wards. At a press briefing on Thursday in Blantyre, MEC chairperson Justice DR. Chifundo Kachale, SC the messages on COVID-19 will be a cross-cutting theme in all electoral messages that…

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Late Frank Patani Mwase’s wife salutes COVID-19 frontline healthcare workers as “Angels amongst us”
February 17, 2021
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Lot Dzonzi: I salute all medical and health staff and their auxiliary staff * Let’s respect the frontline healthcare staff—Patricia Namanyada Mwase * We still do have ‘angels’ around us that make our worst experience manageable * As a healthcare worker, this recognition is worth way more than anything I would ever wish for—Prof. Mac Mallewa * I agree with your testimony! God bless the frontline staff By Duncan Mlanjira There has been lots of wretched and pitiful stigma against…

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