Malawi registers second coronavirus death: Deceased wife test positive to Covid-19

April 11, 2020 Wanga Gwede - Nyasa Times 32 Comments

A second person has died from coronavirus ( Covid-19) in Malawi, Lilongwe District Health (DHO) has confirmed.

Mhango (L) says the deceased’s wife and inlaw have also tested positive.

He  tested positive for Coronavirus on Good Friday in Lilongwe Area 25B died on Saturday.

Accoridng to Minister pf Health Jappie Mhango, who is also chairperson of the Special Cabinet Committee on Covid-19 ,   the victim is a  44 year-old  man, a Canadian but originally from Burundi.

“He came into the country on March 28 2020,” said Mhango .

He added that the patient had other underlying medical conditions.

His wife has also tested positive for COVID-19.

There were three people in the household, one was manning their shop and is now on surveillance, a source from Lilongwe DHO has confirmed.

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