Table 1.

COVID-19 transmission mitigation measures by places, activities and level of risks

Place/activity	Level of risk	Mitigation measures
Markets	High risk	1. Market vendors to attend on alternate schedules
		2. Demarcate and designate specific spaces for each vendor ensuring physical distancing
		3. Mandatory wearing of face masks while in the market for both vendors and their customers
		4. Placement of hand washing stations at appropriate locations and at all market entry and exit gates
		5. Deployment of security to oversee implementation
Public transport	High risk	1.There should be a maximum of half the capacity of passengers in taxis, mini buses, and buses
		2.There should be two passengers in tricycles- keke
		3.There should be one passenger (pilon) on a motorbike (OKADA, Boda-boda)
		4.All occupants including the driver should use face masks
Hospitals	High risk	1.Should institute triage stations at all hospital gates
		2.Place hand washing stations and sanitizers at all hospital gates
		3.Mandatory wearing of face masks for patients and N95 masks for healthcare providers
		4.Social distancing, at least one meter apart
Public gatherings such as funerals	High risk	1.Prohibited for more than 10 people
		2.Place hand washing stations at appropriate locations
		3.Mandatory wearing of face masks for all attendees
		4.Social distancing, at least one meter apart
Public buildings such as Offices and banking halls	Moderate risk	1. Alternate work schedules for the tellers and bankers
		2. Social distancing, at least one meter apart
		3. Mandatory use of face masks for all workers in places where they are in close contact with others
		4. Mandatory use of face mask for anyone who enters the building
		5. Fix a transparent plastic shield between tellers and customers
		6. Disinfection of surfaces including knobs frequently
		7. Place hand washing stations at appropriate locations
		8. Encourage telework

Okada and Boda-boda are commercial motorcycle taxis used widely in Africa in the transport sector