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Kenya reports anthrax outbreak in Sotik Image/Robert Herriman It is believed the group came into contact with a cow who died from suspected anthrax. Residents say seven cows have already died in the area following the suspected anthrax outbreak a week ago. Kapkures chief David Langat confirmed the incident, saying the area is prone to cases of anthrax. County director of veterinary Dr. Wilson Serem confirmed the area covering Kipsonoi and Mutarakwa is prone to the disease, saying every year cases of the disease are reported. He said the vaccination of animals against the disease will start in the next one week. “Anyone whose cow dies with symptoms that resemble anthrax should report to us immediately…they should not touch it to avert infections and deaths,” Serem said. ....
THE STANDARD By Gilbert Kimutai | January 20th 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300 Caracas of a cow that died following an outbreak of anthrax. [File, Standard] One person has died in what authorities say is a suspected case of anthrax outbreak in Bomet County. The disease was reported in Itoik village, Sotik Sub-county, at the weekend. Johnstone Kelong, a 60-year-old village elder who helped the community to dispose of the carcass of a cow, succumbed to the disease. Kelong died on Tuesday morning while undergoing treatment at Kaplong Mission Hospital where six others have been admitted in critical condition. They are said to have been in contact with the carcass of a cow suspected to have been infected with the disease. ....