PHOTO | COURTESY OF KWSThe Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has closed all picnic sites in parks, game reserves, and sanctuaries within the five “disease infected” counties. A communication by the wildlife agency confirmed the move and explained it as part of efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. “KWS has stepped up measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in National Parks and Reserve in line with the 15th Presidential address on Coronavirus pandemic. The parks, reserves, and sanctuaries will, however, remain open to members of the public from 6am, with an adjusted closing time of 5pm with strict observance of Ministry of Health Covid-19 protocols. The new move will, nevertheless, not affect parks, reserves, and sanctuaries in all the other 42 remaining counties, which will remain open but with strict adherence to set Covid-19 protocols.

Source: Daily Nation March 31, 2021 11:26 UTC