### [2021-02-19](/feed/2021/02/19/index.md)

##### COVID-19 pandemic
# Zambia surpasses 1,000 deaths from COVID-19. 




### Sources:

1. [Xinhua](http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/africa/2021-02/19/c_139753081.htm)

### Changes:

1. Florida surpasses 30,000 deaths from COVID-19.  _2025-12-30 09:58:34 (First version)_
2. Africa surpasses 100,000 deaths from COVID-19.  _2025-12-30 09:58:43 (Update)_
2. Zambia surpasses 1,000 deaths from COVID-19.  _(Current version)_

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