By NATION REPORTERTHERE is a high risk of Covid-19 transmission through gatherings such as political campaigns hence the need for leaders to ensure that the super spreader activities do not propel transmission, Government has advised.Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Kennedy Malama said a multi-sectoral response engagement with all political parties would be stepped up.In a statement issued yesterday, he urged politicians to be responsive.Dr Malama said there was an increase in the number of daily Covid-19 cases from congregate settings including social gatherings, learning institutions and workplaces.“At the peak of the second wave we saw over 500 cases requiring admission a situation which placed a lot of strain on our health care system. With the rise in cases and hospitalisations, we have started seeing the pressure will continue mounting unless we enhance adherence to public health guidelines,” he said.He said the reported variants of concern in the country were also going to […]
AVOID HUGE POLITICAL GATHERINGS – MINISTRY OF HEALTH
