The first case of Coronaivrus was confirmed in Kenya on Friday 13th March 2020 at Kenyatta Hospital. It was a case of 27 year old lady who traveled from US Ohio, through Chicago, London to Kenya on 5^th March 2020. Below are precautionary measures that school should undertake to prevent students from Covid-19

Coronavirus Precautionary measures for schools

Here is what the Cabinet Secretary for the ministry of health in Kenya, Hon Mutahi Kagwe said;

• Schools to remain open but all inter school games are cancelled
• Keep 1-meter distance from a person who is sneezing or coughing

CDC School children Coronavirus prevention guidelines

In order to protect school children from Coronavirus infection, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that;

• School Staff school should protect their personal health
• Any person in the school compound who is sick should stay at home
• Surfaces that are frequently touched should be thoroughly cleaned
• meetings and events should be limited

Who on Coronavirus Prevention

World health organization (WHO) suggest that;

• Anyone with fever or cough should seek medical attention
• Regularity wash hands with alcohol based hand run or soap and water
• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

In a notice dated March 4 the ministry of education also directed all regional, county and sub-county education directors to urge all school children and staff to be cautious of Covid-19.