Leave nothing to chance in fight to contain deadly coronavirus

Coronavirus is now a global emergency. Fighting it, according to the World Health Organisation, now requires a concerted global action. Last week, Kenya had a scare after a student based in China returned home with flu-like symptoms and had to be quarantined at KNH as tests were conducted. The results came out negative.

The death toll in China has so far surpassed the 250 mark, with 25 countries reporting cases. China has had the highest infections and casualties and several countries including Kenya have suspended flights from and to the Asian country to minimise the risks. So far, no case has been reported in Africa, but should it happen, it would be a big scare given the technological and logistical inability by developing counties to manage the virus. In the wake of this crisis, we urge concerned government agencies to be more vigilant. The Ministry of Health should particularly pull all stops to keep Kenyans safe.