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Why has cholera closed schools in Malawi?

Schools in Lilongwe and Blantyre haven鈥檛 reopened since New Year to help stop the spread

Children in Lilongwe and Blantyre haven鈥檛 been able to return to school after the Christmas holidays.
Schools have been closed to help stop cholera spreading.
Cases have surged in recent weeks and 750 people have died since the outbreak started in March.
So, can these measures help bring the situation under control?

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