The government could ease coronavirus restrictions and gradually reopen the economy during a National Security Council meeting Friday. The NSC chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta will weigh whether reopening the economy could cause a surge in Covid-19 infections. Residents are optimistic the government may ease the restrictions, including unlocking some of the five counties where entry and exit are prohibited. During the NSC meeting, the government might consider lifting travel ban from some countries and tightening protocols against nations still reporting a surge in infections. At the same time, the state could ease travel restrictions imposed since April 6 on Nairobi, Kwale, Kilifi and Mombasa for being the hot-spots for the virus.

Source: The Star May 13, 2020 20:15 UTC