We've no option but to reopen and this is how it should happen

Sonko Rescue Team officials fumigate Public Service Vehicles (PSV) at Kencom Bus Stop in Nairobi. [David Njaaga, Standard]

Since the onset of the novel coronavirus late last year, many countries have taken to extreme measures to contain the pandemic. These range from partial to total lockdowns for diverse periods adopted by many countries and recommended by WHO. This strategy, pioneered by China and perfected by Germany, among other countries, is anchored on intense testing, isolation, contact tracing and quarantine. It is premised on the capacity to test.