This archive report was first published on 8 June 2020.
Published on June 8, 2020, Kenya has recorded 95 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total tally of confirmed cases to 2,862, with Marsabit becoming the latest county to record an infection.
Of the new cases, 92 are Kenyans while 3 are foreigners, taking the number of devolved units affected to 38.
Health Chief Administrative Secretary Rashid Aman announced that 97 patients have been discharged from health facilities, the highest number since Kenya confirmed its first virus case, raising total recoveries to 849.
Unfortunately, one more person has died from Covid-19, bringing total virus deaths in the country to 85.
Dr. Aman emphasized the importance of N95 masks, particularly for the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, citing World Health Organization (WHO) advice.
"N95 is the most protective mask that is used in situations where protection is most necessary. Even patients who are still infectious can use the masks," he said.
He also reiterated that the government will be discharging some Covid-19 patients to recuperate at home, with the condition that they do not pass the virus to other members of the household.
