Counties still can’t test four months after virus struck

Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathews Owili tests for Covid-19 on July 6 following the governor’s directive that all county staff undergo the process. [Denish Ochieng', Standard]

With the grim reality that Covid-19 could overrun health facilities, there are concerns over the county governments’ ability to test the public for the virus.

Council of Governors chair Wycliffe Oparanya admitted that the capability of counties to test the public for coronavirus was still a challenge despite making progress on preparedness to handle patients.