Kenya must weigh carefully decision to reopen economy

Monday’s National Covid-19 Conference convened by the Presidency could mark an important point in the fight against coronavirus. With the virus re-spiking internationally and reduced incidences being announced domestically, the decision to lift critical public health guidelines needs to be weighed carefully.

Across Europe and India particularly, governments are re-introducing strict restrictions in response to sharp increases in infections. German towns have placed bans on gatherings of more than five people, French towns have ordered bars to close indefinitely and Britain is urging employers to return to work-from-home policies. Across Europe and India, the infection rates are returning to March levels. If not arrested, India seems set to overtake the US.