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Mzimba closes markets over Covid-19 threats
March 27, 2020 / Tawonga Nyirenda Mayuni
The Mbelwa District Council has closed second hand clothes and cattle markets in the district as one way of preventing the spread of the global corona virus disease (COVID-19) pandemic into the district.
In a memo addressed toMzimba residents,the Councilsays the ban follows Malawi Government’s declaration ofthe state of disaster due to Coronavirus threat.
“In light of the declaration, Mbelwa District Council, in its full council meeting on March 25, 2020, has introduced a ban to prohibit operations of Salaula markets and cattle markets within the boundaries of Mzimba District forthwith,” reads the memo from the Council.
The ban has been received with regret by vendors in Mzuzuwho have expressed concern over loss of business.
“The ban is a big blow to my business as I usually go to different areas of Mzimba to sell second hand clothes to make money to take care of my family,” says Maria Gondwe, who sells second hand clothes.
Malawi is yet to record a case of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was discovered in the People’s Republic of China in 2019.
COVID-19 is affecting 199 countries and territories around the world and one international conveyance (the Diamond Princess cruise ship harbored in Yokohama, Japan).
Information from the World Health Organisation indicates that most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment but older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads.
To protect oneself and others from infection, it is recommended to wash hands or use an alcohol based rub frequently and avoid touching the face.
The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that one also practices respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).
Currently, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments.
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