The incidents have irked local leaders and health authorities with Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui warning residents against stigmatising Covid-19 patients, their families and also those who have recovered from the viral disease. Devastating effectsAdvertisement"The question of stigma to families with confirmed cases of Covid-19 is emerging as the biggest challenge in the fight against the disease. "Let us avoid stigmatising patients or their families. Last month, a man from Rongai Sub-County in Nakuru County committed suicide while awaiting results of his Covid-19 test. The Ministry of Health on several occasions warned Kenyans against stigmatising Covid-19 patients and those who have recovered from the disease.

Source: Daily Nation August 10, 2020 14:03 UTC