This archive report was first published on 8 June 2020.
Kenya has seen a significant increase in COVID-19 recoveries, with 97 patients discharged on Monday, the highest number since the pandemic was first reported in the country.
According to Health Chief Administrative Secretary Dr Rashid Aman, the total number of recoveries has risen to 849, a clear indication that contracting the disease is not a death sentence.
Dr Aman made the announcement at a press conference on Monday, where he also revealed that a one-year-old child was among 95 new cases of COVID-19, raising the national tally to 2,862.
The new cases were reported in various counties, with Mombasa having 56 cases, followed by Nairobi with 13, Busia with 10, Kajiado with 6, and Kilifi with 3. Kitui, Kwale, and Marsabit each reported one case.
Dr Aman expressed hope that the numbers would continue to rise, but emphasized the importance of not losing hope. He praised the efforts of hospitals attending to positive cases, saying they had done an exceptional job.
Unfortunately, fatalities from the virus rose to 85 after a patient succumbed in Nairobi.
As a precautionary measure, the Ministry of Health has urged people above 60 years and caregivers to wear N95 masks. Additionally, anyone with an underlying condition is required to wear the N95 mask due to the high risk of contracting the virus, in line with new guidelines from the World Health Organisation.
