Director of Health and Social Services-DHO for Nkhata Bay Dr. Mwatikonda Mbendera has tested positive to COVID-19.

Mbendera confirmed of the development in an interview with Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS).

He said he is currently in self isolation at his home.

Dr. Mbendera also disclosed that he has mild symptoms and he is asking all his contacts to go for testing, stressing that Covid-19 is real.