The governor said more staff and drugs supplies would be provided in all health centres and dispensaries in Wajir town to accommodate the upsurge in service seekers.
He further announced closure of Diff and Dagahley livestock markets effective from Sunday at 6am.
The governor who was accompanied by senior national and county staff, among them county commissioner Jacob Narengo, however, said vehicles with food supplies are allowed to continue operating in line with the existing national guidelines.
The governor pleaded with the public and social media platforms to be sensitive to the patient under treatment for coronavirus, health care workers offering care and stop stigmatising and traumatising their families.
He said the tracing of persons who may have come into contact with the patient and those in quarantine is ongoing and urged them to cooperate with the surveillance team.
Abdi further urged members of the public not to panic but instead be vigilant and report any suspected cases detected.
“Let us continue with prayers during this Holy Month of Ramadhan and keep on embracing the recommended social distance, washing hands frequently with soap or sanitiser, wearing face masks in public gatherings and staying at home,” he said.
Edited by Henry Makori
