Society

serina 2: the Kenyan culture thrives on the social aspect of humanity

Lucas: serina 2, we're listening ...

DavePollard: In Kenya do they know about the 'one metre' rule?

Kobie: Dave - they are learning. They are *huge* and where willing to listen to me and take my hand outs. oo

serina 2: Urban populations are also much higher than rural ones as is the case in most countries

Sasha: and also urbanites are more endangered?

serina 2: closing schools would help provided the parents understand the info passed to them

Lucas: are schools owned by the state, private, NGOs? who do they listen to?

Kobie: Serina 2 - what about pamphlets to students for the parents to read ??

Lucas: because, you know, they would have to be closed *soon* to have the best impact

DavePollard: Exactly

serina 2: all the above...financial implications for the private ones i'd assume

serina 2: that's why it's important the info reaches the parents

Lucas: That would be great - talk directly to those who can make decisions.

Sasha: I think that direcotrs will only follow authorities orders

serina 2: wouldn't home isolation be a better more practical option?

DavePollard: Can we reach school principals and get them to understand the importance of closing schools before dithering governments make the decision?

Kobie: Dave - Serina 2 - If the information is pre packaged it might be passed along. Make it easy to do.

Lucas: and who's their boss, then?

Kobie: Dave Serina 2 - Might also suggest a complete message with expamples not just web links . oo

Lucas: serina 2 home isolation for a very long time needs stocking up on food etc - not easy even to envision

Sasha: Lucas , politicians I think

DavePollard: Agree, Lucas. We can't rely on home stocking. Learned that in New Orleans and Florida too.

Kobie: Lucas - You are right. A picture or display showing the food helps. oo

Lucas: This we need to learn more about. From cultural values (I don't know anything about that) to networks of contact (do people congregate more at schools, marketplaces, churches or what?) to how do people learn (school, radio, word of mouth) and who from (authority or trusted figures).