Migori: County stops street food vendor operations amid cholera outbreak

County Health CEC Julias Nyerere confirmed that 8 people were presented at the referral

hospital and 3 of them were found to be infected with cholera. 

“Those who are infected are isolated in the hospital and we are doing contact tracing as well. I am calling the generalpublic to maintain hygiene and clean their hands properly before eating anything,” he said.

Street food vendors have been told to close shop until the outbreak is contained.

Education CEC Betty Samburu also urged heads of schools to stop food vendors from operating within the school premises or outside the compound. 

“We encourage every headteacher and principal to ensure that their learners consume clean water,” she said.

The county government said it is working to contain the outbreak and preventfurther spread of the disease.