Face masks are back in Nairobi and worn in special circumstances at the very least....CONTINUE READING
The masks, which cover the nose and mouth became a common fixture during the Covid-19 pandemic between the years 2020 and 2022.
At the time, the Ministry of Health introduced the mandatory wearing of masks in closed/confined spaces such as in public service vehicles (PSV) aircraft, offices, supermarkets, and places of worship.
Those found without face masks in public were arrested and charged in a court of law.
The masks then disappeared when the government lifted a ban on mandatory wearing in public.
But then, a spot check by Nairobi News shows Kenyans with flu prefer donning face masks as a preventive measure.
“I have flu and the experience can at times be so uncomfortable, especially in public,” said Ann Achieng who was donning a mask.
“To minimize the sneezing and ensure comfort, I had to put on this mask. I am also wary of infecting other people with flu as was the case with Covid-19.”
“When I’m in the office, I wear a face mask. This is because I don’t want my colleagues to have the flu. When I am okay, I get back to normal,” adds Justice Wafula.
Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. When infected, it causes sneezing, a running nose, and headache. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine…CONTINUE READING>>
