Coronavirus – Malawi: UN Malawi COVID-19 Update Situation Update No. 24 (Updated on 28 August 2020)

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Malawi Highlights

• A phased re-opening of schools from 7 in September was announced. Facility audits and developing response plans at school level are currently underway
• Govt urgently requires more than US$6.76 million for safe re-opening of schools
• Staff from all COVID-19 51 testing sites trained on new testing protocols
• 6 health care facilities and 4 emergency treatment units assessed for operational effectiveness
• 21 mobile storage units erected in 9 districts for storage, screening and isolation
• 617 returnees at Nalikule, Domasi and Machinga TTC were provided with WASH services
• 1 813 000 people reached with protection, gender and inclusion messages
• 15 radio stations aired agriculture extension messages covering COVID-19 issues

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