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Eye on digital tools to aid Covid-19 fight as flights resume

New innovation of coronavirus contract tracing app displayed by students of JKUAT at the campus on May 6, 2020. [Elvis Ogina,Standard]
As international flights resume tomorrow, the global health agency has issued public health considerations meant to guide countries as the battle against Covid-19 rages.

Dr Koki Mutua, Public Health director, on Friday said starting tomorrow passengers will be provided with a link from the airlines or booking agents to access a surveillance form.

A health desk set in place will have the passengers fill more details on their health. Passengers will be required to share their temperature readings for 14 days through the app.

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