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Lack of plan to supply food will hurt the poor in isolation bid

Marikiti market in Nairobi. [Photo: Standard]

Lack of a plan to ensure food supply may undermine efforts to have people to stay at home in the wake of coronavirus outbreak as only a few families can afford home deliveries.

Those who suspect they may have contracted the virus are required to self-quarantine. However, there has been no explanation of how they will get critical supplies.

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