Public and private health facilities are quietly stocking up in preparation for a major surge in Covid-19 cases next month. "Governor Anyang' Nyong'o, I request you, quickly stockpile oxygen delivery systems (oxygen, health workers and critical care beds). From May 31 to June 5, Kisumu reported 780 Covid-19 cases, compared to 168 cases between May 3 and May 9. Kenya Parents Association chairman Nicholas Maiyo said amid a looming fourth wave, the government lacks a plan for schools. Altogether, only around two per cent of the population has received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, compared to 24 per cent globally.

Source: The Star June 08, 2021 02:03 UTC