Malawi Reopens Schools Despite Rise in Cholera Cases

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Malawi is battling its worst cholera outbreak in a decade. The bacterial illness has killed close to 800 people, more than 100 of them children. Malawi's government announced measures to prevent the spread of the disease in schools. The government warned it will shut down the schools again if needed.

Published 2 months ago · Lilongwe, Malawi

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Malawi Reopens Schools Despite Rise in Cholera Cases

There was visible excitement among students when schools reopened Tuesday in Malawi's two biggest cities, Lilongwe and Blantyre, after a two-week suspension caused by a cholera outbreak. The bacterial illness has killed close to 800 people, more than 100 of them children, and affected more than 25,000. Malawi's government announced measures to prevent cholera from spreading in schools but warned it will shut down the schools again if needed. …

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