Parliament has announced a raft of precautionary measures to protect lawmakers and staff from the deadly coronavirus. This comes soon after Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe confirmed the first case of the Covid-19 in the country on Friday. During that period, conferences, retreats, workshops and similar events will be held within the precincts of Parliament in Nairobi. Visits to Parliament by schools, colleges and other groups have been suspended, while entry and movement of other visitors to Parliament will be restricted. "All committees are encouraged to defer the sittings and visits outside the precincts of Parliament,” Muturi and Lusaka said in a notice to all members and staff.

Source: The Star March 14, 2020 10:41 UTC