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The announcement on Friday the 13th year 2020 that Kenya had confirmed its first case of Corona Virus has caused ripples, including the suspension of all public gatherings as some of the precautionary measures. This was after a 27 year old lady arrived in Kenya with the virus. The 27-year old Kenyan woman arrived in the country on Mar. 5 via a US-originated flight with a layover in London. The health secretary Mutahi Kagwe assured the public the ministry is tracing all contacts including recording names of passengers on her inbound flight. High risks, especially in major cities, remain high, especially for those who use public transport to and from work. According to Siraam Tours and Travels, Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. The World Health Organization  shared some standard recommendations to prevent infection spread of Corona Virus which include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing. After a court order was issued ordering the state to prepare for a potential outbreak, Kenya’s Health and Public Works ministries scrambled to construct the nation’s first corona virus treatment facility. The 120-bed maternity ward turned corona virus “containment and treatment” unit is housed at Nairobi’s Mbagathi Hospital and equipped with ventilators, monitors, refrigerators, infusion pumps, diagnostic facilities and mobile ultrasound and protective equipment gifted by the US Center for Disease Control. For East Africa’s largest economy, treatment facilities may not be enough to contain the virus’ spread. Kenya  depends heavily on tourism and trade as a vital aspects  of the economy making it