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We have not been infected with Corona virus Disease (Covid-19)- Legislators table evidence

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A number Members of Law makers have come out to dispel a list doing rounds in social media platforms showing those who tested positive for the dreaded covid-19 disease. First to come out was ubilee Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga, who gave an update on her ststatus, this morning. “I am safe and sound at home. Ignore the rumours circulating,” sais hon. Omanga.

Jubilee Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga posing at her home, today.
Jubilee Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga posing at her home, today.

The unverified list of seventeen Legislators said to have tested positive for Covid-19 has been making rounds in the media.

The fake list showing Legislators who purportedly tested positive for the Corona virus Disease.
The fake list showing Legislators who purportedly tested positive for the Corona virus Disease.

“I took a voluntary COVID-19 test on Fiiday last week. The result was directly conveyed to me in person by a doctor. Tested Negative. It is my civic duty to continue complying with guidelines. It’s not a matter of choice. At the same time parliament cannot abdicate. Chew gum and walk,” said Siaya Senator James Orengo. The Senator went on to post his Covid-19 test results (shown below).

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“As a nation and a people we are in this together and must confront COVID-19 as an army. Fear of the virus should not be turned into stigma but into a resolve to fight the pandemic. Count me in the army,” he added.

Other Legislators who have gone public about their Covid-19 status include:

  • Hon. Caleb Amisi, MP Saboti Constituency:

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Apply for the advertised replacement/ permanent posts- TSC tells the Intern Teachers

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Teachers recruited as interns have something to smile about after their employer gave them green light to apply for the advertised permanent/ replacement vacancies. The Teachers Service Commission via a note on their official Twitter Account said the Intern teachers can tender in their applications to be considered for permanent employment.

The response from TSC that gives Teacher Interns freedom to apply for the Permanent/ Replacement posts.
The response from TSC that gives Teacher Interns freedom to apply for the Permanent/ Replacement posts.

The Teachers Service Commission has advertised 2,120 posts to replace teachers who have
exited service through Natural Attrition (1591 posts for Primary Schools and 529 posts for
Secondary Schools). All interested candidates should submit their applications to the respective County Directors and Boards of Management as above not later than Wednesday 5th February, 2020.

This is good news for the over 10,000 interns recruited in November 2019 and who have been at cross roads on their fate; as pertains the permanent jobs’ applications. The teachers are to serve for a period of one year.

Once absorbed, the Teacher Intern can then terminate the contract. “(The Teacher Intern shall) Submit a written letter of resignation/ termination of the contract to the Commission through the Supervisor by giving thirty (30) days Written Notice,” reads the internship terms and conditions; in part.

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Here is the latest directive by CS Magoha to schools on Corona Disease (Covid-19)

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Education Cabinet Secretary prof. George Magoha has told schools to be wary of the current Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19) pandemic. The disease that has infected thousands of people in the world has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO).

“As you are aware, there is an outbreak of a new disease known as Novel COVID-19 Corona Virus that has been reported in various countries. Corona Virus is a respiratory disease whose common signs and symptoms of infection include high fever, cough, and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, the infection can cause Pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and death.,” says CS Magoha in his latest directive to school heads.

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HOW TO PREVENT THE DISEASE

Magoha now tells schools to be extra careful to curb any possible exposure of staff and learners to the disease. “Given the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on people and health, it is important that all learning institutions in the country take appropriate measures for prevention and response to mitigate the Public Health Impact in the event of an outbreak,” notes the CS.

According to Magoha, Learners and staff across all institutions are advised to do the following for prevention: Wash their hands with soap, Observe normal hygiene in schools and at home. They should also avoid unnecessary shaking of hands and body contact.

He further cautions school heads to be extra vigilant to safe guard the learners. “In the event that the above stated symptoms are detected, prompt referral to a specialized health provider is required. Heads of learning institutions across the country are asked to liaise with the nearest public health offices for proper information on the COVID-19 disease,” he adds.

Kenyans will have all reasons to smile and be thankful since there is no single case of Corona disease that has been reported in the Country; so far.

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