This archive report was first published on 18 June 2020.
On June 18, Kenya reported its highest number of daily Covid-19 cases since March, with 213 new cases confirmed from 6,024 samples tested in 24 hours.
According to Health CAS Rashid Aman, the total number of cases now stands at 4,257. The country has tested 130,498 samples for the virus.
Unfortunately, 10 more patients succumbed to the disease, bringing the total fatalities to 117. Meanwhile, 106 patients were discharged, taking the total recoveries to 1,459.
Of the new cases, 198 are Kenyans, while 15 are foreigners. The youngest case is a 1-year-old, and the oldest is 73 years old.
The distribution of cases across counties is as follows: Nairobi (136), Mombasa (32), Kajiado (13), Busia (5), Nakuru (4), Machakos (4), Garissa (3), Isiolo (3), Taita (2), Kitui (2), Migori (1), Narok (1), and Embu (1).
Health CAS Rashid Aman warned residents of Westlands, Kibra, Langata, and Embakassi in Nairobi to take responsibility for the rising cases in their areas.
"It is evident that cases in Westlands, Kibra, Langata and Embakassi in Nairobi are rising. This is a critical issue and residents of these estates should soul search on why the numbers are rising. Something is not right. They have to rectify this lest it spirals out of control," Aman said.
Aman also cautioned truck drivers, reminding them to test for Covid-19 48 hours before commencing their journeys.
