This archive report was first published on 12 July 2020.
Published on July 12, 2020, a report by TIFA Research indicates a shift in Kenyans' attitudes towards the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the study, respondents are less worried about contracting the virus compared to April, when 72% of participants expressed significant concern.
As of July, this number has decreased to 54%, suggesting a growing sense of acceptance and resilience among Kenyans.
However, the study also reveals that 54% of respondents believe the worst of the pandemic is yet to come, while 38% are optimistic that things will improve under the new normal.
Kenya's Ministry of Health Director General, Patrick Amoth, warns that the country is expected to peak in August and September, with a likelihood of reporting over 200 cases daily during this period.
Recent data confirms this prediction, with 447 cases reported on Thursday, the highest number since the pandemic's onset in March.
As of Saturday, Kenya's total case load stood at 9,726, with 278 new cases confirmed and 184 fatalities reported.
Despite these numbers, the country has also recorded 2,832 recoveries since the pandemic began.
