Too early to lower your guard despite low Covid-19 numbers

When Kenya reported the first coronavirus case on March 13, there was trepidation and utmost care among majority of Kenyans. From washing hands frequently, sanitising, maintaining physical distance and heeding calls from public health experts for vigilance, Kenyans took it upon themselves to keep the virus at bay. There were messages all over on the contagion and why it was important to protect oneself.

Reports from other countries on the deadly virus made Kenyans diligently take all precautions. All these have, however, changed and Kenyans are beginning to behave as if there has never been any case of coronavirus in the country. Save for major cities, safeguards like wearing of masks seem to have been dropped.