This archive report was first published on 26 June 2020.
On June 26, 2020, Kenya confirmed 149 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 5,533.
According to Dr. Rashid Aman, the Health Chief Administrative Secretary, 3,090 samples were tested within the last 24 hours.
The new cases include 148 Kenyans and one foreign national, with 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, bringing 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, culture of sharing paraphernalia,” he said.
