Residents of Kilifi have thrown all Covid-19 health protocols to the wind, creating a new fear over the resurgence of the Covid positive cases in the region. – By Ramadhan Kambi.
The county is among the regions now recoding soaring cases of Covid positive infections in what has been christened the second wave of the virus.
From matatu operators, to boda boda and even sellers at the Kilifi markets, no one is practicing social distance or wearing mask, a situation that is believed to be reason the county is again recoding new corona positive cases.
At the main Kilifi bus stage, those wearing mask are few with a big percentage of those at the terminal avoiding masks and not checking on the social distance protocol.
“There is a looming danger because it’s like the second wave of corona virus is here with us but few seem to understand. We are not out of the wood yet, said Jane Kadzo, a small scale vendor in Kilifi town.
She said that many people no longer care about the virus and have been doing against all the laid down procedures in making sure that they stay safe, sanitize, and keep a social distance.
She told Uzalendo News that the locals have literally forgotten that corona virus pandemic has not been contained in the country and that it is hitting back again.
“Those not following the laid down procedures need to rethink their moves. It’s getting worse by the day,” she added.
Last Friday, the Kilifi county Covid-19 committee, chaired by Governor Amason Kingi and county commissioner Kutswa Olaka, ordered the security personnel to start enforcing the rules to prevent a resurgence of the cases of Covid-19 in the county.
The resolution was arrived at after a security meeting between the two Kilifi leaders.
“It has come to our attention that Kilifi people have started to ignore Covid 19 protocol and live normally despite the fact that the pandemic is still in place,” said Governor Kingi.
He further said that people do not observe social distancing rules and are no longer wearing masks which risks them from getting the virus.
He said that matatus and passenger service vehicles have also stopped following the protocols and are overloading their vehicles, another risky thing to do.
“Our duty is to ensure the rules are followed and any matatus found defying the protocols shall face the full force of the law,” he said.
