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Malawi COVID-19 Situation Update No.36 - 29 Jan 2021

29 January 2021
COVID-19

This is the 36th Situation Report on the COVID-19 as of 29th January 2021. It is produced by the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Malawi.

Key highlights:

  • Malawi declared a state of national disaster on 12 January, 2021.
  • In the past seven days, Malawi has conducted over 17,000 tests which is an average of 2,500 tests per day.
  • Four field hospitals established to ease congestion in treatment units.
  • All land borders have been closed and public gatherings of over 100 people have been reduced to 50 people.
  • Airports will remain open as government says it is easier to track people arriving through the airports.
  • Schools, being crucial for child development, are exempt from the restrictions.
  • 52,016 households have been supported with Lean Season Response Cash Distribution in three districts.

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