{"id":2108,"date":"2021-09-29T07:53:41","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T07:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/countysplash.co.ke\/?p=2108"},"modified":"2021-09-29T07:53:41","modified_gmt":"2021-09-29T07:53:41","slug":"selling-goods-and-services-safely-at-the-marketplace-during-covid-19-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=2108","title":{"rendered":"Selling goods and services safely at the marketplace during COVID-19 pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><code>Kakamega<\/code><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many countries across the world have put in place several stringent measures aimed at curbing the spread of the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) that drastically changed people\u2019s lives since its arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Kenya, COVID-19 was first reported in March last\nyear. This necessitated the closure of worship places, markets, offices, and\nemployees were allowed to work from home save for the essential service\nproviders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, at least 246,530 Kenyans have been infected\nwith the virus with over 4,889 of them succumbing to the Covid-19 related\ncomplications as at September 19, 2021. This is according to the Ministry of\nHealth in Kenya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"COVID-19 Pandemic: How to Sell Safely in The Marketplace in English (Accent from Kenya)\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MDWXnCMHQ2U?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;As a way of\naverting hunger and starvation brought about by the insufficient supplies of\ngoods and services during the pandemic, the government reopened marketplaces\nand those going to sell and shop at the crowded markets were required to\nstrictly conform to the COVID-19 regulations of wearing a mask at all times,\nwashing hands and observing of the one meter social distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p> <strong><code>The video is produced by Scientific Animations Without Borders  Responsive Adaptive Participatory Information Dissemination Program <em>(<\/em>SAWBO<em> RAPID)<\/em>  which is a project that identifies critical food security topics and  delivers information through the development of animations to mitigate  COVID-19\u2019s secondary economic impacts, including disruption to trade,  supply chains and markets. The project is based at Michigan State  University and Purdue University in the U.S., funded by USAID under the  Feed the Future initiative, and supported by the USAID Kenya Mission.  <\/code><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the animation video, <a href=\"https:\/\/rapid.sawbo-animations.org\/video\/1124\"><strong>How to sell safely in the marketplace<\/strong><\/a>\nvendors are taught how to stay safe and healthy so the market can remain open\nfor business to continue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The video is produced by Scientific Animations Without\nBorders Responsive Adaptive Participatory Information Dissemination Program <em>(<\/em>SAWBO<em> RAPID)<\/em>\nwhich is a project that identifies critical food security topics and delivers\ninformation through the development of animations to mitigate COVID-19\u2019s\nsecondary economic impacts, including disruption to trade, supply chains and\nmarkets. The project is based at Michigan State University and Purdue\nUniversity in the U.S., funded by USAID under the Feed the Future initiative,\nand supported by the USAID Kenya Mission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"COVID-19 Pandemic: Marketplace - Market Leader in English (USA)\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/laiwGVvJJiE?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SAWBO\nhas been creating animations and delivering knowledge globally for over a\ndecade. The SAWBO library contains\nover 1,000 animations on 100+ different topics in over 240 language variants\nreaching over 50 million known viewers.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/sawbo-animations.org\/\"><strong>Visit the SAWBO website<\/strong><\/a> for more\ninformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p> <strong><code>Washing of your hands with water and soap for 20 seconds will help  eliminate germs. If available, be sure to use a paper towel to turn off  the tap or you may put germs back onto your hands. If you cannot wash  your hands, regularly use a hand sanitizer, and avoid touching your  eyes, mouth, and nose. <\/code><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coronavirus can spread when an infected person\nbreathes, cough, talks and sneezes. Germs are released to the air and one can\neasily get it.&nbsp; These germs float in the\nair for several hours and if they reach a person\u2019s nose or mouth especially for\nthose not wearing a facemask, they can get infected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<strong>What to do <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a vendor or when you visit a market place which is\nalways crowded, you should at all times wear a clean mask properly that covers\nyour mouth and nose as this reduces COVID-19 germs from being released in the\nair. Wearing a mask also helps to reduce inhaling the virus from the air thus\nhelping everyone in the community to stay healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Washing of your hands with water and soap for 20\nseconds will help eliminate germs. If available, be sure to use a paper towel\nto turn off the tap or you may put germs back onto your hands. If you cannot\nwash your hands, regularly use a hand sanitizer, and avoid touching your eyes,\nmouth, and nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/covid.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/covid.jpg 678w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/covid-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When at the marketplace, always distance yourself from\nother people who are not members of your house or family by two meters. This\ncan reduce exposure to COVID-19 droplets in the air from infected people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on how market buyers and market\nmanagers\/leaders need to conduct themselves refer to two more videos; <a href=\"https:\/\/rapid.sawbo-animations.org\/video\/11800\"><strong>How to shop safely in the Marketplace and Marketplace Market\nLeader\/Manager<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a vendor at the market, always ask your customers\nto keep their masks on properly at all times, so that it completely covers\ntheir nose and mouth. Customers should look at but not to touch your products,\nthis may be difficult to them but if they can tell you what they want to buy\nand bag the products for them, this is the safest market practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is important with bulk goods, do not keep scoops\nin containers, keep serving utensils in a clean area away from the customers\nreach, make sure you are the only who touches them and serve the customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepared foods should be packed for take away only and\nshould not be eaten at the market. You can help keep customers two meters from\none another by limiting the number of customers near your stall and only\nselling to one customer at a time. This may also be difficult but it\u2019s safer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><code> COVID-19 spreads very fast when people are talking loudly and do not  have a face mask on properly. Masks help but everyone should avoid  talking loudly in the market and should wear a mask at all times. <\/code><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use a\nhand sanitizer, whenever you leave or enter a market stall or touch money. If\npossible, provide washing stations or hand sanitizers for your customers to use\ntoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">COVID-19 spreads very fast when people are talking\nloudly and do not have a face mask on properly. Masks help but everyone should\navoid talking loudly in the market and should wear a mask at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your children can safely be cared for elsewhere, do\nnot bring them to the market. This reduces their chances of getting exposed to\nthe virus.&nbsp; With fewer people at the\nmarketplace, it can help people to observe social distance easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG-20210327-WA0019-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG-20210327-WA0019-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG-20210327-WA0019-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG-20210327-WA0019-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG-20210327-WA0019-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG-20210327-WA0019-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG-20210327-WA0019-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG-20210327-WA0019.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you feel sick or have a fever, do not come to the\nmarket, if your household member is sick, or has a fever; do not come to the\nmarket. Stay at home or you may unknowingly spread the disease after being\ninfected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always think about who you could ask outside your\nhousehold to manage your stall when sick. The more we follow these actions the\nless COVID-19 will spread in your market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p> <strong><code><em>SAWBO RAPID is funded through a grant from Feed the Future, the U.S. Government's global hunger and food security initiative. This blog article was made possible through support provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development under the terms of agreement no. 7200AA20LA00002. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Agency for International development or the U.S. government.<\/em> <\/code><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember to wear a clean mask when outside your home, wash\nyour hands with soap regularly or use a hand sanitizer, and keep social\ndistance. This way, you can keep earning money and working and limit the impact\nof the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: The information and content in the video\n(content) should not substitute for professional or medical advice, diagnosis\nor treatment of any kind. Michigan State University, Purdue University, and\nSAWBO disclaims responsibility or liability for any loss or injury that may be\nincurred as a result of the use of any content included in the video. Viewers\nand users of the video should always consult a physician or other professional\nfor diagnosis, treatment and\/or advice. Never disregard professional medical\nadvice or delay in seeking it because of the content of this video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>SAWBO RAPID is funded through a grant from Feed the Future, the U.S. Government&#8217;s global hunger and food security initiative. This blog article was made possible through support provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development under the terms of agreement no. 7200AA20LA00002. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Agency for International development or the U.S. government.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LINKS TO SAWBO\nVIDEOS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Videos\n  <\/td><td>\n  Links\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  <strong>Marketplace \u2013 Vendor<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  English\n  <\/td><td>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/fJ53\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/fJ53<\/a>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Swahili\n  <\/td><td>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/NoH4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/NoH4<\/a>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  <strong>Marketplace \u2013 <\/strong>\n  <strong>Shopper<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Chonyi\n  <\/td><td>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/pCPX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/pCPX<\/a>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  English\n  <\/td><td>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/PZ6p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/PZ6p<\/a>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Giryama\n  <\/td><td>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/vxre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/vxre<\/a>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Kamba\n  <\/td><td>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/5cJo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/5cJo<\/a>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Mijikenda-Jibana\n  <\/td><td>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/ykcV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/ykcV<\/a>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Nandi\n  <\/td><td>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/nfuT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/nfuT<\/a>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Pokot\n  <\/td><td>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/ecWb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/ecWb<\/a>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Swahili\n  <\/td><td>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/CCPH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/CCPH<\/a>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  <strong>Marketplace \u2013 Leader<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  English\n  <\/td><td>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/9RwF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/9RwF<\/a>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Giryama\n  <\/td><td>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/LHPb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/LHPb<\/a>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Kamba\n  <\/td><td>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/43Fu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/43Fu<\/a>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Nandi\n  <\/td><td>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/qDUX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/qDUX<\/a>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Pokot\n  <\/td><td>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/mExU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/mExU<\/a>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Swahili\n  <\/td><td>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/iGcH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/iGcH<\/a>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Nandi\n  <\/td><td>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/emGu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sawbo.page.link\/emGu<\/a>\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kakamega Many countries across the world have put in place several stringent measures aimed at curbing the spread of the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) that drastically changed people\u2019s lives since its arrival. 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