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Zambia closes schools, restricts social functions as it battles Covid third wave

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A medic collects samples from a man for Covid-19 testing. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

By  MICHAEL CHAWE

Lusaka,

Zambia has re-imposed strict measures, including closing schools, to curb the spread of Covid-19 as it battles to keep the third wave at bay.

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