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Cholera in Zimbabwe: update 2
11 January 2009
Highlights of the day ( 8 January 2009):

- 632 cases and 28 deaths added today (in comparison 709 cases and 26 deaths yesterday)

- 52.7 % of the districts affected have reported today (29 out of 55 affected districts)

- 88.7 % of districts reported to be affected (55 districts/62)

- All 10 of the country's provinces are affected

- Matate area in Gokwe South (4 households affected), Rumour in Munyati Area of Kwekwe , Makuwerere and Rambire in Mberengwa. 

Sources:  ReliefWeb, Zimbabwe: daily cholera update

Comments
Cholera vaccination is still recommended for relief workers in Zimbabwe and other visitors staying for more than a few days under good conditions.