Zambia's health minister tests positive for COVID-19

The Health Minister of Zambia, Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, has tested positive for the deadly COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to local media reports.

Chitalu becomes the second cabinet member to contract the virus and this comes as the cases of the deadly virus in the country rises to a total of 1000 infections.

Last week, information minister and government spokesperson Dora Siliya confirmed having been infected and explained that her decision to publicize the news was to help combat stigma.

Zambia’s case statistics stands at 920 cases, 336 recoveries, seven deaths and 577 active cases as of May 27, 2020, GMT. Local media are also reporting 137 new cases over the last five days and 433 recoveries. If confirmed the case count will pass the 1,000 mark and recoveries will also surpass 760.

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