The situation is bad enough, any further damage would strike a rude blow on feeble civilisation. However, the medical aspects of Covid-19 is nothing compared to the economic destruction, which has rolled on for five months now, globally. Job losses, crippled food production systems, destroyed supply chains, stalled global tourist flows, medical chaos, closed schools, and herd responses were unprecedented. Serena hotel sent staff on indefinite leave, with a before tax May pay of Sh10,000. Other five-star hotels that rely on tourism, events, and conferences have since sent staff on unpaid leave.

Source: The Star June 03, 2020 00:56 UTC