Prepare For A Possible total Lockdown today If You Live In These Three Counties, Government to announce at 11 a.m

Guys, I know lockdown has been the hardest thing for Kenyans, do we still need it? According to a survey conducted in context from reliable sources, about 1.72 million workers lost jobs in 3 months to June when Kenya imposed coronavirus-induced lockdown that led to layoffs and pay cuts. However, a section of Kenyans is once again staring at a possible lockdown after medics revealed that the rate of COVID-19 infections in some counties is rapidly increasing.

In a meeting that was held yesterday, Monday, 19th July between officials of the World Health Organization and Ministry of Health representatives in Naivasha, it emerged that COVID-19 cases are rapidly shooting up in Nairobi County and the surrounding towns. It was revealed that even though the measures that the government put in place to curb the spread of the virus are effective and working magic, the recent political gatherings have escalated the situation. Politicians who have been stopping to address gatherings on the roadside are being blamed for the increasing cases. Even though the President banned political gatherings, that did not stop politicians from meeting their supporters, mostly when coming from church and other meets.

According to Dr Loice Ombajo, the head of the Infectious Disease Unit at Kenyatta National hospital, she said that the political gatherings happening along the roadsides should stop so that what the country has achieved in terms of curbing the spread of the killer virus is not taken back to square zero.

In the next presidential address on the Coronavirus pandemic, President Uhuru could be advised to put Nairobi County and its neighbouring counties under lockdown. Other counties could be Kiambu County, Machakos County and Kajiado County. More so, Dr Ombajo also insisting on vaccinating as many people as possible as the only best way of beating the virus in the county.

“We now have several variants and the only way to protect ourselves is through vaccination which is effective despite some myths from members of the public,” she added.

On 1 May, the Government of Kenya confirmed that restaurants and eateries were open to customers, provided they complied with Government of Kenya public health protocols including 1.5 metre social distancing and the night-time curfew of 10pm (local). All bars across Kenya are required to close at 7pm (local time).

On 29 June, the suspension of all public and political gatherings was extended for a further 60 days.

President Uhuru also announced that, across Kenya, the maximum number of persons permitted to attend meetings or events had been capped at 15, while the number permitted to attend weddings and funerals had been capped at 100, with all in attendance expected to abide by Ministry of Health protocols. Kenyan citizens were also advised to avoid crowded places and to work remotely where possible.