This archive report was first published on 13 July 2020.
Published on July 13, 2020, the Kenyan government has emphasized the reality of the Covid-19 pandemic, urging the public to take responsibility in its fight.
Health Cabinet Secretary reminded the public that no one is immune to Covid-19, warning those in denial that the pandemic is real.
He stated that the government cannot imprison people who refuse to acknowledge the reality of the pandemic, urging them to wait and understand the situation.
"You cannot whip people or put them in prison to make them understand there is a disease. There is Covid-19, even little children are singing they can get it," he said.
He further emphasized that all individuals have a responsibility in the fight against the pandemic, citing the existence of the disease as a fact.
"There is coronavirus. Who are those other people who say they do not know about it? And how long will it take for them to know that the disease exists? If somebody is in denial, there is nothing much you can do," he said.
Following President Uhuru Kenyatta's decision to reopen the economy, the government has shifted the burden of responsibility in the fight against Covid-19 to the public.
President Kenyatta emphasized the need for individuals to take responsibility in the fight against the pandemic, stating, "My intention is to reopen and to remain open. The 'claw back' option is not on my wish list at all. To reopen and remain open, you must become your brother's keeper."
