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Declining cases, schools to resume

Zambia // 06 August, 2021

August 6: The daily number of new cases is declining, with an approximately 40% drop in new cases and hospitalisations in the final two weeks of July. There are over 4,700 active cases, with 375 hospitalised. Copperbelt province is recording the most new cases. Testing rates are at 8% positivity. Authorities have announced their plan for schools to resume this month.

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