The DHO who tested Coronavirus positive last evening told our reporter Alex Banda in an exclusive interview that he has gone into self-isolation at his home.

Dr. Mbendera who says has mild symptoms is asking all his contacts to go for testing.

Meanwhile, the number of coronavirus infections in the country continues to rise with the latest update showing 1, 265 total infections and 989 active cases.

Some 260 people have recovered while deaths have risen to 16 from 14.