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This Person Sheds Light On Why People In Kenya Don’t Self-Isolate

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Most of the world is currently affected by the novel coronavirus in one way or another. Tourism has been halted almost globally and a lot of countries have been or still are under COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. Even the remote corners of the world that have not been directly affected are experiencing limited air and sea traffic and therefore going through difficulties in obtaining needed products.

But people in some regions are experiencing even more extreme difficulties and living in conditions where self-isolation in order not to get infected is not even an option. After all, whatever the threat, it is better faced with a full stomach.

Twitter user Regius Tweep shared some insight regarding the COVID-19 situation in Kenya

This Person Sheds Light On Why People In Kenya Don't Self-Isolate

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Twitter user Regius Tweep recently went to Twitter to explain the heartbreaking reality of the average Kenyan citizen in light of the spread of the novel coronavirus.

This Person Sheds Light On Why People In Kenya Don't Self-Isolate

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He said it’s difficult for a lot of Kenyans to take coronavirus seriously because their primary concern is to put food on the table

This Person Sheds Light On Why People In Kenya Don't Self-Isolate

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While a lot of people all over the world are self-isolating to avoid getting infected, he explains it’s not an option for the average Kenyan citizen, since their primary concern is to put food on the table for their families.

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This Person Sheds Light On Why People In Kenya Don't Self-Isolate

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Furthermore, they have other life-threatening diseases to think about on a daily basis

This Person Sheds Light On Why People In Kenya Don't Self-Isolate

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He also expresses concern that politicians only started talking about self-isolation when they realized that the spread of the virus among the citizens could affect, as Regius Tweep calls them, the Kenyan bourgeoisie. He assumes that Kenyan government isn’t actually concerned about people living in Kibera, the biggest slum in Nairobi, and the largest urban slum in whole Africa.

This Person Sheds Light On Why People In Kenya Don't Self-Isolate

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People on Twitter seemed to agree with him

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There are currently 672 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kenya. 239 so far have recovered and 32 people in the country have died due to the virus.

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Incurable book lover and thinker, Marvel geek and social media enthusiast with a Bachelor's Degree In Creative Communication. Will write everything about anything as long as it brings joy to pandas all over the world.

Incurable book lover and thinker, Marvel geek and social media enthusiast with a Bachelor's Degree In Creative Communication. Will write everything about anything as long as it brings joy to pandas all over the world.

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LittleMissLotus 4 years ago

I can't believe someone actually had to explain this... Are people really that stupid and ignorant?

20points

Johnny 4 years ago

Or course they are -- many people live in their own socio-economic bubble and can't fathom what it's like to live outside that comfortable bubble. Like the politician that has no idea how much groceries cost because he doesn't shop, or the american Treasury Secretary that implies that a $1200 stimulus check can last for 10 weeks.

18points

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Tehya Kiche 4 years ago

Astonishingly so!

0points

Tina Hugh 4 years ago

Yes, people generally don’t know something unless they learn it. But if it feels good to feel contempt, go for it. If there’s one thing we need more of, it’s hatred and anger

0points

Fairsher 4 years ago

So many poor countries that worry about having food and safe water every day will not be able to isolate nor can they. Most live in slums with open sewers and garbage. I wish there was a way to protect them from this virus but like he said it is just one more daily battle to them.

8points

Daria B 4 years ago

Absolutely. However, this brings us to the part where he criticised the "me" as a rallying call even in a catastrophe. All the isolation thing is about preventing the spread to others, yet, here people are risking it for their own benefit. Unknowingly, of course, due to lack of education and resources, which is sad, but it's still a huge problem. And it makes the whole situation even more worrisome...

3points

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Catlady6000 4 years ago

And yet, I can't get my roots done. O, the injustice. (Sarcasm, for those who can't tell)

8points

Michael Mattei 4 years ago

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LittleMissLotus 4 years ago

I can't believe someone actually had to explain this... Are people really that stupid and ignorant?

20points

Johnny 4 years ago

Or course they are -- many people live in their own socio-economic bubble and can't fathom what it's like to live outside that comfortable bubble. Like the politician that has no idea how much groceries cost because he doesn't shop, or the american Treasury Secretary that implies that a $1200 stimulus check can last for 10 weeks.

18points

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Tehya Kiche 4 years ago

Astonishingly so!

0points

Tina Hugh 4 years ago

Yes, people generally don’t know something unless they learn it. But if it feels good to feel contempt, go for it. If there’s one thing we need more of, it’s hatred and anger

0points

Fairsher 4 years ago

So many poor countries that worry about having food and safe water every day will not be able to isolate nor can they. Most live in slums with open sewers and garbage. I wish there was a way to protect them from this virus but like he said it is just one more daily battle to them.

8points

Daria B 4 years ago

Absolutely. However, this brings us to the part where he criticised the "me" as a rallying call even in a catastrophe. All the isolation thing is about preventing the spread to others, yet, here people are risking it for their own benefit. Unknowingly, of course, due to lack of education and resources, which is sad, but it's still a huge problem. And it makes the whole situation even more worrisome...

3points

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Catlady6000 4 years ago

And yet, I can't get my roots done. O, the injustice. (Sarcasm, for those who can't tell)

8points

Michael Mattei 4 years ago

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