This archive report was first published on 13 June 2020.
As the country grapples with the rapid spread of the coronavirus, the Ministry of Health has issued a stern warning to Kenyans to maintain strict adherence to containment measures.
According to the latest figures, 152 people tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours, with four fatalities recorded in a similar period.
Health Chief Administrative Secretary Dr. Rashid Aman emphasized the importance of individual responsibility in curbing the spread of the virus, urging citizens to adopt a higher level of responsibility and observe containment measures as advised by the government.
"As the virus continues to spread in the country, we appeal to our people to adopt a higher level of individual responsibility, accept to do their bit, and observe the containment measures and regulations as advised by the Government," Dr. Aman said.
With 3,106 out of 3,457 confirmed cases being local transmissions, accounting for 89 per cent of the cases, the Ministry of Health has projected the peak for Covid-19 in August or September.
Dr. Patrick Amoth, a Director-General of Health at the Ministry of Health, warned that the country will likely record up to 200 cases a day, with the recent past recording three-digit figures.
The government is calling for individual responsibility as the disease spreads rapidly within the communities, with Dr. Aman working closely with the counties to upscale the level of preparedness as the country inches towards the peak of the infections.
