This archive report was first published on 30 June 2020.
June 30, 2020 - Nairobi, Kenya
Kenya has recorded 176 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to an unknown amount. The new cases were confirmed from 2,419 samples tested since Monday, according to Dr Rashid Aman, a Chief Administrative Secretary at the Ministry of Health.
Dr Aman noted that 26 patients were also discharged, raising recoveries from the virus in the country to 2,039. Unfortunately, four patients lost their lives to the virus.
Dr Aman urged Kenyans to adhere to measures by the Ministry and restrictions aimed at eradicating the pandemic. He emphasized the importance of following containment measures until further research is conducted.
Kenya has implemented tough restriction measures, including a night curfew and cessation of movement to and from Nairobi, Mandera, and Mombasa, where higher infections were recorded since February. These restrictions are set to expire on July 6, when President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to announce new measures.
