This archive report was first published on 8 June 2020.
On June 8, 2020, Kenya's Health Chief Administrative Secretary Dr Rashid Aman issued a crucial advisory to the public.
He urged elderly people and caregivers to wear N95 masks in public places, citing their higher risk of contracting COVID-19.
According to Dr Aman, this precautionary measure is essential to protect those with underlying health conditions.
On the same day, he announced 95 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total infections tally to 2,862.