[Courtesy]As Kenya joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Malaria Day yesterday, the county has directed that all patients seeking treatment for malaria be tested for Covid-19. Antigen testing is a rapid diagnostic test that directly detects the presence or absence of specific protein (antigen) from the virus that causes Covid-19. Malaria patients, however, are often shocked and reluctant when directed to undertake Covid-19 testsJane Nasimiyu and her three-year-old grandson, were diagnosed with malaria at Endebes Sub-county hospital. Doctors have advised Covid-19 tests. “Most patients who have malaria are children below five years.”According to World Health Organisation, Covid-19 symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle pain, chills and headache.

Source: Standard Digital April 25, 2021 21:00 UTC