This archive report was first published on 1 July 2020.
On July 2, 2020, Kenya reported a record 307 new cases of Covid-19, casting doubt on the plan to reopen the economy from Monday.
The number of cases represented 8.5 percent of the 3,591 samples tested over the last 24 hours, a significant increase from the 3 to 3.5 percent infection rate in May.
Ministry of Health Chief Administrative Secretary Rashid Aman attributed the growth in Covid-19 numbers to the lack of adherence to containment measures.
"As of now, 41 out of 47 counties have recorded a case of the disease, with Nairobi and Mombasa being the most affected. At this rate, it is just a matter of time before the virus spreads to the remaining six counties," said Dr. Aman.
He urged Kenyans to take personal responsibility by avoiding public gatherings and observing containment measures, including social distancing and hygiene.
"The huge numbers can only be halted if we cooperate with the government, by strictly adhering to the containment measures we have advised. Maintaining social and physical distancing, washing our hands with soap and water, and wearing face masks at all times in public places," Dr. Aman emphasized.
