Kenya lifts COVID-19 containment measures

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Kenya lifts COVID-19 containment measures

STORY: Kenya lifts COVID-19 containment measures DATELINE: March 12, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1.various of street view in Kenya 2.SOUNDBITE (English): MUTAHI KAGWE, Kenya's Health Minister 3.various of street view in Kenya STORYLINE: Kenya's Ministry of Health on Friday announced suspension of public health measures aimed at containing the spread of coronavirus, as infections and fatalities subside countrywide. Mutahi Kagwe, cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Health, said that a sustained drop in new infections, hospitalizations and deaths arising from COVID-19 has allowed the lifting of the mask wearing mandate and of a ban on public gatherings. He encouraged the public to wear masks while attending indoor activities in poorly ventilated spaces, adding that in-house worship for fully vaccinated individuals will resume. In addition, Kagwe said that fans will be allowed to attend sporting activities without wearing masks while international visitors with proof o

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