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Brace for rise in flu infections among children, Ministry of Health warns

Health data indicates that Kenya experiences two influenza peaks each year. [iStockphoto]

The Ministry of Health has cautioned Kenyans to brace for increased upper respiratory tract infections triggered by the cold weather, amid a surge in Covid-19 infections.

The cold weather also sees people congregating in close quarters and the ministry has reinstated wearing of masks in enclosed spaces.

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