All athletics training camps in Nandi County have to be
closed with immediate effect, says Nandi County Governor Stephen Sang.
This comes even as President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday
directed closure of all learning institutions, urging citizens to limit social
gathering over the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country.
The first case of the viral flu, also known as COVID-19, was
reported in the country on Friday, with a 27-year-old lady alleged to have
travelled to the country from the United States, tested positive.
On Sunday, the government reported that the number of
Coronavirus cases have grown to 3, after health officials testing two other
individuals believed to have come in conduct with first patient, during their
trip to Kenya.
Governor Sang said that his administration is working hand
in hand with the national government and the ministry of health, to see that
COVID-19 is contained at the grass-root level.
Nandi County Governor Stephen Sang. Image|Courtesy
Part of the directives that the governor gave in his address
to residents of Nandi County are;
All athletics training camps in Nandi county to close with
immediate effect.
Foreign athletes banned from training in the county.
More bus stops and pick up points to be set up to avoid
congestion.
No hawking of food and fruits outside designated market
areas.
Members of the public visits to the county government
offices suspended for the next 30 days –advised to use the county toll-free
number 1548 to access services.
Schools directed to liaise with Matatu operators to pick
students from school gates to avoid crowding.
Governor Sang said that these among other rules encompassed in
the Presidents’ directive, will see the county contain the virus.
“I wish to state that this pandemic will be stopped at the
community level. I therefore urge all of you to observe the preventive measures
communicated by the ministry of health,” said Governor Sang.
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