In a twist of events, Malawi might be struck with yet another wave of Covid19. Avantmalawi has confirmed reports from Salima Sugar Company which has so far registered more than 15 cases in the past 24 hours.
Meanwhile, it is shocking to note that more than 90% of these cases are foreign Indian’s who just arrived in the country. The development comes barely days after the Presidential task force blocked any travelling to and from India into Malawi.
Confirming with avantmalawi, health officials from Salima DHO confirmed the development but has confidence it is under control.
It must be noted Salima Sugar Company compromises of more than 40% Indian employees who are currently received warm medical conditions.
An inside source worriedly commented, “we are tensed since we are not sure of our safety since the cases were noted without a proper communication from our employers, we are at risk as most of the infected employees were close to us, beforehand” he said
More details to follow (read communication below from Salima sugar Company) few hours after our article
PRESS STATEMENT ON COVID CASES AT SALIMA SUGAR COMPANY
We wish to inform all our stakeholders and fellow Malawians, that every year, we invite technicians from India to operate the sugar mill.
This year, we followed all procedures by engaging relevant Government Agencies.
Some 40 of our technicians have arrived in the country after undergoing a covid test in India as per travel requirements.They arrived in Malawi with covid negative certificates.
Upon arrival as stipulated by the Government,our company placed them in a highly monitored quarantine as a precaution.After 7 days,we did a rapid test on them and 9 out of the new arrivals of 40 were under suspected category and required to undergo a PCR test.
The PCR tests by Ministry of Health are being performed today Wednesday the 28th April 2021 and we expect the results by Friday morning.
Last year, we brought technicians under similar situations and we had some positive cases. We quarantined them and were cured.We were so careful that no one was exposed and it was well controlled to ensure safety for all.
We would like to assure Malawians that as a company we will do everything possible to ensure the safety of our staff and the community within and outside our estate.
Meanwhile, a team from Salima DHO has been assigned to assess the situation
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