“Politicians are organising functions without consideration of the risks to which they are exposing their people. We fear these gathering might have lead to the spread of the virus,” one resident said.
Speaking at Chepareria, Health CEC Jackson Yaralima said residents haven’t observed the Covid-19 protocols.
He condemned politicians for not observing the Covid-19 regulations, saying they are worsening the situation.
“We need to avoid blame games, everybody should wear a mask. Politicians should also stop public gatherings, he said.
A number of government officials are in intensive care units across the country as the county government grapples with setting up an ICU at Kapenguria Referral Hospital.
Yaralima urged security officers to enforce wearing of masks since residents had relaxed.
“People are mingling freely and they have forgotten that Covid is real and is here with us,” he said.
Yaralima said schools are open and asked school heads to help all learners to wear masks and frequently wash their hands with soap and water.
He said the 300-patient ICU centre at Aramaget is almost operational.
He said some of the coronavirus patients from West Pokot have had to be admitted to ICU centres in other counties.
(Edited by V. Graham)
