From the news yesterday (April 2), three people in the capital city, Lilongwe, tested positive. Some of our friends there were hopeful that the virus would not arrive, but wishful thinking is not a plan. At least one of the sick individuals had travelled recently in Asia and in turn infected their household. The government has tried to stop travel from neighbouring countries, but that will be impossible. Especially when so much of their food supply is from places like South Africa.
According to the online publication, Guardian International, “In Malawi only 20 people a day can be tested for the virus, and there are just 25 intensive care unit beds and seven ventilators in the country of more than 18 million people. Since February, however, the government has been racing to curb Covid’s arrival.”
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Sounds like it was a really good idea to leave! I had no idea how little medical help was available there. I am truly happy that you are here in Canada, and hope to connect with you once this scary thing is done.
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Hi Vera I think part of the logic of everyone returning home, wherever that is, is that each country will be responsible for their own citizens. If we got sick in Malawi we might take over health care that is so limited. Or, we might be denied care because we don’t belong. Either way would be very unfortunate.
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