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Kakuma refugees reluctant to wear masks, unable to maintain social distance

By Tolossa Asrat – KANERE Staff Writer November 2020

Scientifically, it has been proven that wearing protective gear saves lives and that social distancing keeps the pandemic at bay. However, the residents of Kakuma and Kalobeyei have been reluctant to wear masks and keep their distance despite a surge in Covid-19 infections.

Photograph was taken in densely populated market area in camp one section where residents are reluctant to wear masks, unable to maintain social distance/Tolossa Asrat – KANERE