This archive report was first published on 8 June 2020.
On June 8, 2020, Kenya's Covid-19 cases rose to 2862 after 95 more tested positive for the deadly virus.
According to the Health Ministry, this result comes from a sample of 1096 that was taken for testing Covid-19.
At the same time, a total of 97 patients from various hospitals across the country were discharged in the last 24 hours, bringing the total tally of recoveries to 849.
This is the highest number of patients discharged within 24 hours since the disease was first reported in the country.
Health Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Dr. Rashid Aman announced the new cases while briefing the media at Afya House.
Dr. Aman also revealed that three health officials tested positive for the virus in Nyeri.
The death toll has risen to 85 after one more patient succumbed to Covid-19.
The Ministry of Health has so far conducted 98,439 tests.
Out of the confirmed cases on Monday, 92 are Kenyans and three foreign nationals.
Mombasa has 56 cases, Nairobi 13, Busia 10, Kajiado 6, Kilifi 3, Kitu, Kwale and Marsabit have one case reported.
Marsabit is the latest County to report a new case.
