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We get real-time updates,&#8221; said Governor Ndiritu Muriithi (<strong>pictured<\/strong>), adding that it\u00a0 also helps them observe social distancing guidelines to avoid the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n<p>Counties have been urged to create plans to deal with the disease should the situation get worse like it has in other countries, and for this reason, Mr Muriithi has also brought on board other sectors in the daily virtual conferencing.<\/p>\n<p>Those invited to the daily briefings include journalists, police officers, the county commissioner, private sector players and security\u00a0installations, including the British Army.County employees are working from home except for those in essential departments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AfricaPress-Kenya: Laikipia County has resorted to online meetings to help contain the Covid-19 pandemic.The county has been holding daily briefings online at 3pm, during which health officials give updates on the measures being taken to contain the pandemic. \u201cIt is cost effective and efficient. 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