Kisii county forms emergency team to deal with coronavirusKisii Governor James Ongwae chairs a meeting of county health department and those from National government and medical practitioners on coronavirus preparedness at his office. Main containment area has been put in place at the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital. Health executive Sarah Omache said the county will preserve one facility in every Sub County to be used as an isolation centre. Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital Chief executive Dr Enock Ondari said hand washing equipment, sanitisers and a screening unit have been put strategically in the hospital. The Emergency and Response Committee will be co-chaired by the Governor and the County Commissioner; Stephen Kehara and will have the County Director Public Health officer as its Secretary.

Source: Standard Digital March 14, 2020 09:22 UTC