By RUSHDIE OUDIAMore by this AuthorBy VICTOR RABALAMore by this AuthorBy GEORGE SAYAGIEMore by this AuthorThe Kenya Red Cross Society has issued an appeal to the Kisumu County government to move with speed to decongest rescue centres for flood victims, saying there is a high risk of a Covid-19 outbreak due to overcrowding. KRC Secretary-General Asha Mohammed, who visited the county on Wednesday, said there is need for a change of tack in light of the coronavirus crisis and suggested that the evacuees be spread equally in neighbouring schools. “We will be doing mobile outreaches with the county department of health to provide medicines and treat minor illnesses,” she said. But Kakola Ombaka Assistant Chief Jacob Ong’udi said the situation has been remedied. Related Stories Lake Victoria rises, leaving villagers homelessAdvertisementA spot check by the Nation established that a number of residents have erected temporary shelters with tarpaulins donated by the Kenya Red Cross.

Source: Daily Nation April 30, 2020 03:00 UTC