This archive report was first published on 15 July 2020.
On July 15, 2020, Kenya's Health Ministry confirmed 461 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total to 11,252. The ministry also reported 51 recoveries and 7 deaths, with a total of 3,068 recoveries and 209 deaths.
Health Chief Administrative Secretary Rashid Aman attributed the growing Covid-19 infections among healthcare workers to inadequate training on prevention and control of infectious diseases, as well as overcrowding in shared facilities.
According to Aman, poor implementation of safety protocols and guidelines, such as the use of personal protective equipment, were fuelling Covid-19 infections among health workers.
By July 15, 2020, 450 healthcare workers had been infected with the virus, with 264 diagnosed in the last 15 days.
Aman emphasized the importance of protecting healthcare workers from the virus to prevent an interruption of health services.
“In the context of the rapidly evolving Covid-19 pandemic, occupational health and safety systems are critical,” Aman said.
He urged healthcare workers to be on high alert to flag infected persons visiting hospitals and to take precautions to curb infections.
