Reports reaching this publication indicate that all government offices in Dedza district have been closed for disinfection.

Te development follows after some civil servants have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

District council publicist Yohane Bilesi confirmed of the development.

Bilesi said that at least two civil servants tested positive for the virus.

According to Bilesi, the offices will be re-opened on Monday 17 August 2020.

The total number of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 in Dedza district is 29.