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Virus: A war Kenya must win together with other battles

The new coronavirus has caused widespread global disruption to human activities, unlike outbreaks experienced in recent history. The World Economic Forum estimates that trip cancellations on international flights have so far cost the global aviation industry close to $900 billion. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimates that almost 25 million jobs could be lost globally as a result of this crisis.

We are now living in a time where disruption to lifestyles, regardless of social status, is the new normal. Governments are now desperately pleading with citizens to stay home while restrictions on travel have forced holidaymakers to put their plans on hold – the list is endless.

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