Since its
outbreak in late December 2019, the Covid-19 has claimed over 3,800 lives.
Infection spread has also risen beyond 110,000 cases, as reported by the World
Health Organization (WHO).
What began
as a mere outbreak in Wuhan City in China, has now become a global threat.
Various firms have developed mechanisms to deliver from home in attempts to
curb its spread.
Hundreds of
institutions have closed down globally, affecting millions of learners.
Currently, no case has been reported in Kenya, with the government establishing
measures to fight the menace in case it strikes.
In
preparation attempts, the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) has come
up with plans to handle content delivery to the learners from home, in case the
Covid-19 is reported in the country.
CUEA has
called upon all lecturers to develop structured online modules for all courses
currently being offered. This is in preparation for online teaching from home,
in case the killer disease is reported.
"I
hereby direct all teaching staff to develop online teaching modules for all
units they are teaching this semester so that they can be uploaded to the
university academic online platform," read part of the notice by the
university's Vice-Chancellor Stephen Ngari.
Time seems
to be running out for the lecturers to complete the said assignment, whose
deadline is March 20. The submissions must be in soft copies.
A majority
of firms worldwide have now advised their staff to work from home, to minimize
the spread.
The menace
has brought about increased demand for protective masks, with Kenya's
manufacturer and distributors struggling to meet demand by health facilities
and pharmacies.
Recently,
Kenya banned importations for protective masks due to the outbreak. The disease
reportedly spreads through coughing and sneezing.
African
countries with already confirmed cases include Senegal, South Africa, Nigeria,
Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Togo, Algeria, and Cameroon.
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