This archive report was first published on 26 June 2020.
On June 26, 2020, the Ministry of Health announced that Kenya had confirmed 149 more positive cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections to 5,533.
Health Chief Administrative Secretary Dr. Rashid Aman stated that 3,090 samples were tested within the last 24 hours.
Among the new cases, 148 were Kenyans and one foreign national, comprising 94 males and 55 females aged between one and 76 years.
The new infections were recorded in various counties, including Nairobi (73), Mombasa (20), Kajiado (15), Siaya (13), Machakos (3), Kilifi (1), Nakuru (1), Nandi (1), Bungoma (1), and Isiolo (1).
Dr. Aman also announced that 48 patients were discharged from various health centers, taking the total number of recoveries to 1,905.
Unfortunately, five more patients succumbed to the disease, increasing the tally of fatalities to 137.
On the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse, Dr. Aman urged parents and caregivers to engage children about the harmful effects of drug use.
“Drug abusers at risk of contracting COVID-19 due to reduced immunity, poor hygiene, and culture of sharing paraphernalia,” he said.
