This archive report was first published on 28 June 2020.
As of June 28, 2020, Kenya has witnessed a significant surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 6,000 people testing positive since the country's first case was reported in March.
The Ministry of Health has warned that the steady increase in cases could hinder the country's plans to reopen its economy.
According to the Ministry, certain parameters must be met to contain the spread of the virus before the economy can be reopened. These parameters include the capacity to test and isolate individuals.
Director General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Patrick Amoth, emphasized the importance of counties having the necessary capacity to test and isolate individuals before easing restrictions.
Health CAS, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, noted that the country has enhanced its management of COVID-19 patients and has trained over 60,000 community health workers to aid in the fight against the pandemic.
On a positive note, 35 patients were discharged from various health centers, bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,971. Unfortunately, two patients succumbed to the virus, increasing the total number of fatalities to 143.
The new cases were reported in various counties, with Nairobi having the highest number of cases at 127, followed by Mombasa with 39 cases.
