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MCAs, staff sent on leave over infection

Uasin Gishu recorded 74 Covid-19 positive cases on Saturday, the highest number in recent months, sparking fears of a surge.

Uasin Gishu County Assembly members have been sent on compulsory leave over Covid-19 fears.

The 46 MCAs and tens of staffers have been directed to proceed on a 21-day leave after it emerged that Huruma Ward MCA Peter Chomba, who collapsed and died 10 days ago, had posthumously tested positive for coronavirus.

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