admindiagnosed in Cuamba, although none of the patients had died, said the health authorities.
Cases continue to be diagnosed in the Cabo Delgado provincial capital Pemba, and the districts of Mecufi and Metuge, Radio Mozambique quoted the authorities as saying yesterday.
The radio reported that in the first three days of this month, there were 16 new cases, bringing the total number since the start of the year to 704 cases.
The authorities had earlier arrested 59 people accused of disinformation of cholera, who said the disease was brought to the region by members of the ruling Frelimo party.
The claim has fuelled clashes between the group who believed in such a saying and the supporters of the ruling party since the beginning of this month, leaving several injured. – Xinhua.
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