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Virus sparks panic buying and travel upcountry despite advice

Members of public with travel bags at Western bound bus terminus awaiting transport. The move is occasioned by coronavirus scare. [George Njunge/Standard]

There has been an upsurge in travel from Nairobi to rural areas since the announcement of the presence of coronavirus in the country.

Most travellers cited fear of coronavirus infection, saying they believe upcountry would be safer due to less human interaction.

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