This archive report was first published on 19 June 2020.
As of June 19, 2020, Kenya has made significant progress in its fight against COVID-19, with 91 patients being discharged after recovering from the virus.
This brings the total number of recoveries in the country to 1,550, representing a 35.4% recovery rate, which is lower than the global average of 53%.
Health Chief Administrative Secretary Rashid Aman expressed optimism about the country's chances of defeating the virus, citing the continued increase in recoveries.
“I am delighted again today to inform you that we have discharged 91 patients from our various hospitals bringing the total number of recoveries to 1550, I want to thank our health care workers for the good work they are doing,” said Aman.
Despite the progress, the country still faces a significant challenge, with 2,705 active cases under care and a death toll of 119, following two more deaths, one of which was recorded in the Dadaab refugee camp in Garissa.
The total documented virus cases since March stands at 4,374, with 133,541 samples having been tested so far.
The virus has spread across 40 counties, with the majority of cases being reported in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kajiado, and Busia.
CAS Aman expressed concern over instances of house parties being organized in some neighborhoods in Nairobi, in total disregard of social distancing regulations.
He urged everyone to take individual responsibility in containing the spread of the disease, emphasizing that the country is not yet out of the woods.
