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City water crisis a drawback in war on covid-19

Handcart pushers carry water along Jogoo Road in Nairobi to deliver for sale in the neighbouring estates. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

As the government advocates hand washing to stem spread of coronavirus, perennial water crisis in the city could frustrate the sanitation campaign.

Washing or sanitising hands regularly, according to epidemiologist Marshal Mweu, will be key in averting a full-blown crisis.

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