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Kenya Urges Elderly and Caregivers to Wear N95 Masks Amid COVID-19

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Nyakundi Report

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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.

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