Malawi closes borders amid second wave of COVID-19

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  • Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020

LILONGWE, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- Malawi government on Tuesday announced the immediate closure of borders for 14 days as the country is experiencing a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases.

Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda made the announcement at a press briefing held in the capital, Lilongwe.

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