This archive report was first published on 8 June 2020.
On June 8, 2020, Kenya's COVID-19 cases continued to rise, with 95 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours, bringing the total tally of confirmed cases to 2,862.
Of the new cases, 92 were Kenyans, while 3 were foreigners, marking a significant increase in the number of cases in the country.
Marsabit County in the northern part of Kenya became the latest to record an infection, further spreading the virus across the country.
Health Chief Administrative Secretary Rashid Aman announced that 97 patients had been discharged from health facilities in the last 24 hours, the highest number since Kenya confirmed its first virus case, raising total recoveries to 849.
Unfortunately, one more person died from COVID-19, bringing the total virus deaths in the country to 85.
Dr. Aman reiterated that the government would be discharging COVID-19 patients to recuperate at home, passing the virus battle to individuals.
"Home-based care will be on a case-by-case consideration. Asymptomatic patients will mostly be considered," he said.
He also mentioned that the Ministry was considering the establishment of community facilities where asymptomatic patients could stay and be followed up on.
