Malawi President Saddened Over Coronavirus Surge
Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera says he is saddened by statistics showing a recent spike in coronavirus infections in the country. In a Sunday radio address, he announced he was starting a 21-day fast to seek divine intervention into the pandemic that is on the rise again. Health experts say the situation needs more than prayers. Malawi has recently seen a surge in coronavirus cases. Since Thursday, the country has been confirming more cases than ever recorded. For example, on Saturday, Malawi recorded 381 cases with 12 deaths, the largest figure in a single day since it recorded its first three cases on April 2. Chakwera noted the surge is largely because many people, including him, had ignored preventive measures. FILE - Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera in Lilongwe, Malawi, June 28, 2020.“Many of…