Latest news from Kenya about the coronavirus indicates that 9 more people have tested positive for the virus. In a press briefing by the Ministry of Health today, it was established that majority of the new cases are from Nairobi.
In summary, here is what the Ministry said about the status of coronavirus in Kenya:
☑️ In the last 24 hours, 234 samples have been analyzed in our laboratories. Out of these, 9 people tested positive for Corona virus bringing the total number of those infected in Kenya to 59
☑️ Ministry of Health has been monitoring 1668 people. 508 have been discharged after completing the 14-day follow up period while 1160 are still being monitored
☑️ In regards to isolation centers, the government is in the process of setting up and equipping facilities. At the moment, the isolation center at Mbagathi hospital which has a capacity of 120 beds is already running. The government is also in the process of equipping Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital which has a capacity of 300 beds
☑️ The processs of exploring and identifying schools to be used as isolation facilities is ongoing. National Government is partnering with County Governments in this process
☑️ Ministry of Health thanks health workers who have dedicated their time and are working in tough conditions. The government is putting in effort to protect them and ensure they have the right gear. At the moment, there is global shortage of Personal Protective Equipment and to this end, Government is engaging with local manufacturers to scale up capacity
☑️ The process of hiring 1000 health workers to increase capacity is ongoing
☑️ The country is working to increase testing capacity and is in the process of opening more testing centers country wide
