A new coronavirus that emerged in China late last year has spread to at least 188 countries on six continents, with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the outbreak of the pathogen a pandemic.
More than 393,000 people have died from the virus worldwide and the number of reported cases has exceeded 6.7 million,...
The Malawi Government has announced that the country's borders will be closed for two weeks due to the huge increase of Covid-19 cases. The minister of information Gospel Kazako confirmed this latest development.
The Presidential Task Force for Covid-19 had earlier advised in the press conference that only Malawian citizens returning home will be...
The Malawi police service has began enforcing mandatory wearing of masks in an effort to prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus.
National police headquarters spokesperson James Kadazera has confirmed the development to the local media. This comes a few days after rumours were circulating on social media, on the subject.
Minister of Labour Ken Kandodo Banda has been admitted to Kamuzu Central hospital and is being treated for Covid-19.
Kandodo was rushed to the hospital by the family members upon having breathing difficulties.
At the back of the tests, it was confirmed that the sickness was due to the Covid 19...
Three staff members of Blantyre Total filling station rescued a minibus this morning from being razed down to ashes after its engine caught fire.
One petrol attendant said that the passenger service vehicle registration number BT 6538 pulled in to refuel at the filling station.
But on its way out Total...
Stricter lockdown measures have been announced in Leicester because of a rise in coronavirus cases in the city.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said non-essential shops will shut on Tuesday, and schools will close for most pupils on Thursday.
The loosening of restrictions for pubs and restaurants in England on Saturday will...
Covid-19 taskforce has turned down teachers' request for Covid-19 risk allowances, Minister of Education Agness Nyalonje has confirmed.
According to the Minister, granting the teachers their wish could result in grave monitory and budgetary problems. As such, teachers should forget about the allowances.
Meanwhile, teachers are staging a sit-in in protest...
More people are going about their respective businesses at Wenela Bus Terminal in Blantyre without wearing masks, Low Profile Malawi can confirm.
This comes after President Lazarus Chakwera asked the police not to use excessive force on citizens when enforcing mandatory wearing of masks. In his speech on Sunday, the president echoed HRDC's view...
Africa Health gathering which will take place in Johannesburg in October is the largest international medical fair of the continent. This is where all major players of the medical and pharmaceutical industry meet.
The focus is on medical technology, rehabilitation, hygiene and pharmacy. If you are looking for a partner, dealer or distributor,...
Balaka district hospital was consumed by fire last night, a development that has raised eyebrows on the performance of Malawi's fire fighting service.
When the horrible event was heightening, fire brigade was no where to be seen. It took eye witnesses' bravery to fight the inferno which posed a threat to lives of patients.