As of 1st May, we report 84 new cases out of 6,500 tests (1% positivity), 79 recoveries, and 7,266 new vaccinations; no new deaths were recorded.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI).
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