This archive report was first published on 19 June 2020.
On June 19, 2020, the Ministry of Health issued a warning about four suburban estates in Nairobi that are likely to be potential coronavirus hotspots.
The areas — Westlands, Kileleshwa, Hurlingham and Lavington — are likely to witness an increase in the number of coronavirus infections because the virus is concentrated there, Health Chief Administrative Secretary Rashid Aman said.
According to the latest data, Nairobi had 51 new cases, Mombasa (22), Kajiado (18), Kiambu (six), Nakuru and Garissa (five each), among other counties.
Residents, especially young people, in the areas cited are flouting nearly all safety measures announced by the Ministry of Health to curb the spread of the disease, Dr Aman said.
He warned that if the activities continue, the country is likely to record more infections and urged neighbours of the people flouting the measures to report when they notice any noise and gatherings in their localities.
‘When you keep quiet, you could be the next person to contract the virus from them. Treat anyone next to you as a suspected case and if they are flouting the measures, then you, too, are at risk,’ Dr Aman said.
