By MN Reporter

Migori County Governor Zachary Obado has urged residents to stay at home while avoiding inter-county movements as part of the efforts to contain Covid-19.

Governor Obado said residents should avoid crowded places for instance market centers and strictly follow home orders.

The Governor regretted that traders who had been restricted in Migori markets continue to attract huge crowds as situation he said should be stopped.

Obado however want boda boda operators who do not wear face masks together with their customers to be charged immediately. He directed police in all road blocks to ensure non-compliant boda boda operators are forced to follow the rules.

Reacting on why Matatu operators have not been granted tax holiday like other traders, Obado said charges will continue because they continue move people outside the county.

The County Chief said movement restrictions at the border will succeed after reportedly Tanzanian authorities closed their borders with Kenya.

He revealed that Migori County welcomes complete lockdown in the country if that one means saving the lives of residents from the dreaded Corona Virus.

Obado however, lauded Migori County Business Community for their resources to aid the fight of Covid-19.

On his part however Migori County Commissioner Joseph Rotich called the residents to use 988 toll free number to avail any vital information which can help fight Covid-19.

Rotich warned that bar owners who violet Corona Virus restrictions risk more punitive radical actions as stipulated in Kenyan Laws.

They were speaking after Migori County Corona Virus Surveillance Committee meeting at IFAD Hall in Migori town. The two who are the Co-chairs of the committee insisted that they will ensure all the requirements to combat Covid-19 in Migori County are followed.