Monday’s National Covid-19 Conference convened by the Presidency could mark an important point in the fight against coronavirus. With the virus re-spiking internationally and reduced incidences being announced domestically, the decision to lift critical public health guidelines needs to be weighed carefully. According to Dr Sophie Uyoga and others, one in twenty Kenyans may have had SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies in April. Having reported rates of positivity in testing dropping below 5%, is the government considering reopening the economy? The Education Ministry’s announcement that children will return to school in barely three weeks suggests we are entering a new phase.

Source: Standard Digital September 25, 2020 21:01 UTC