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Tough measures as Covid-19 cases rise in lakeside counties

Dr Osborne Mabalu takes the temperature of Defence Cabinet Secretary Dr Monica Juma during the burial service of former Ambassador Denis Afande in Matayos, Busia County. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

The Covid-19 cases in the 13 Lake Region Economic Bloc counties continued to rise yesterday even as the government implemented tough measures for locals to adhere to Ministry of Health protocols.

In Kisumu, six police officers were arrested while drinking in a club at 8pm on Saturday despite the 7pm to 4am curfew.

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