Malawi’s Northern region registers first Covid-19 case

By Tionge Hara

MZUZU-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s Ministry of Health and Population on Monday, April 26, announced the first Covid-19 case in the northern region.

This means the country has 34 cases with three deaths.

Health Minster Jappie Mhango told the news conference at Mzuzu Central Hospital that latest patient is a 27 year old man from Karonga. He returned from Tanzanian where he was residing.

Mhanga said upon arrival the patient went into self quarantine upon advice.

However, after six days he developed some signs including cough, severe headache among others.

Maravi Post Reporter

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