Lockdown and flooding raise the risk of a spike in mosquito-borne diseases in Kenya: A family sitting under a treated mosquito net. GettyImagesAs soon as the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Kenya, the government banned public gatherings of more than 15 people. Schools, colleges and universities were closed . Within two weeks, the whole country was placed under a dusk to … [Read more...] about Lockdown and flooding raise the risk of a spike in mosquito-borne diseases in Kenya | The Conversation
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Heavy rains put Kenya at risk of mosquito-borne diseases | The Conversation
Heavy rains put Kenya at risk of mosquito-borne diseases: Mosquito eggs can remain viable for years even in dry conditions and hatch after heavy persistent rains. ShutterstockKenya experienced above-average rainfall since October 2019, causing landslides and deaths. Some rivers burst their banks and dams overflowed for the first time in years. The rains have subsided but … [Read more...] about Heavy rains put Kenya at risk of mosquito-borne diseases | The Conversation
