Covid-19 Archives

First commercial flight since Airport reopening arrive in Malawi

Sep 05, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

The first commercial flight since Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) reopened has arrived in the country today. The Presidential Taskforce on Coronavirus has confirmed, saying it was the first flight since KIA reopened on 1st September.… ...

Wear a mask during sex or masturbate to avoid Coronavirus

Sep 03, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

One of the world's top doctors has advised people to either wear a mask during sex or opt for masturbation in order to avoid catching Covid-19. Dr Theresa Tam who is the Chief Medical Officer… ...

Coronavirus: Malawi registers 260 new recoveries

Sep 01, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi has today recorded 260 recoveries, taking the total number of recoveries to 3,420. Co-chairperson of the Coronavirus Taskforce Dr John Phuka announced the new recoveries this evening. He noted that the data suggests that… ...

Teachers threaten strike over risk allowances

Sep 01, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Concerned teachers who are also Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) members have asked Government through the Ministry of Education Science and Technology to provide Coronavirus risk allowances to teachers before reopening schools on September 7,… ...

Thousands of girls get pregnant during schools closure

Sep 01, 2020 Cyrus Bengo 0 &

As schools are set to reopen in Malawi, thousands of girls will not be able to go back to school immediately as they are pregnant. Schools which were closed schools in March are set to… ...

Coronavirus: Malawi registers 30 new cases, 13 new recoveries

Sep 01, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Malawi has recorded 30 new Coronavirus and 13 new recoveries, taking the total number of cases to 5,566 and the total number of recoveries to 3,160. Co-chairperson of the Presidential Taskforce on Coronavirus announced the… ...

Coronavirus: Phuka urges men to seek healthcare when unwell

Aug 31, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Co-chairperson of the Coronavirus Taskforce Dr. John Phuka has urged men to seek healthcare when unwell, saying there is the high occurrence of Coronavirus among men when compared to women. In a statement on Sunday,… ...