This archive report was first published on 25 June 2020.
Kenya has recorded 178 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total tally to 5,384. The cases were reported from 3918 samples tested in 24 hours on Thursday, June 25.
According to Health CAS Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, 34 patients had been discharged, bringing the tally of recoveries recorded to 1,857. At the same time, two people had succumbed to the virus, with the tally rising to 132.
Out of the 178 Covid-19 cases, three were foreigners and 175 were Kenyans. The youngest case was a 1-year-old, while the oldest was 78 years old.
The cases were reported in various counties, with Nairobi leading with 100 cases, followed by Kajiado with 21 cases, Migori with 17 cases, and Kiambu with 16 cases.
Health CAS Dr. Mercy Mwangangi warned that Kwangware, Kilimani, and Westlands in Nairobi, as well as Mombasa, were still hotspots for the virus.
Alongside ICT CS Joe Mucheru, Health CAS Dr. Mercy Mwangangi launched a professional health care centre at Kenyatta National Hospital, which will provide assistance to healthcare practitioners and a call centre for health matters.
"We appreciate the effort of nurses and health professionals. And we hope the call centres will aid both health medics and all Kenyans in general," Mwangangi stated.
"During this difficult time for many, the health care call centre project will serve across all the health care centres in Kenya. It is our intention to expand these call centres and have Kenyans seek help at any time," ICT CS Mucheru added.
