Malawi: Politicians Ignore COVID-19 Measures for Elections – AuthenticAfrican

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[VOA] Health experts in Malawi are concerned the ongoing presidential campaigns could help to spread the coronavirus.  Political parties are holding mass rallies where few people are wearing face masks or observing social distancing, and one candidate told his supporters to hug each other when they pass on the street.  Health authorities have warned that cases will balloon if the gatherings continue.