Ms Akinyi had undergone the training and even religiously developed herself professionally. Ms Akinyi says the similarities between Covid-19 and Sars gave many health workers an idea of what they were about to face. FAMILY'S APPROVALFrom the time the first case was reported in Kenya three weeks ago, Ms Akinyi has been on 10-hour shifts. Before taking up the current assignment, Ms Akinyi consulted her children, just as she did when she went to the IDU. “Many people get infected during doffing — after handling a patient — because they may not remove their protective gear properly,” Ms Akinyi says.

Source: Daily Nation April 11, 2020 07:52 UTC