This archive report was first published on 2 July 2020.
Published on July 2, 2020, the Ministry of Health confirmed 268 new cases of Covid-19 in Kenya, bringing the total cases recorded so far to 6,941.
The new cases were recorded from 2,704 samples tested in the last 24 hours, bringing the total samples tested in the country to 176,659.
Of the new cases, 259 are Kenyans while nine are foreigners. The ages of the new cases range from a one-year-old to 80 years.
Health CAS Rashid Aman noted that most people who have succumbed to Covid-19 virus have underlying diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
"It is estimated that 1.13 billion people live with this condition worldwide representing 31% of the adult population," he stated.
He also urged patients to show up in hospitals for tests and observe a balanced diet to stay healthy.
"Restrict the amount of sugar, salt, alcohol, saturated fats and fattened meats. Avoid sugar flavoured drinks," he added.
