On May 31, 2022, Health Principal Secretary Susan Mochache sounded the alarm over the steady rise in COVID-19 cases in Kenya, cautioning citizens not to let their guard down in the fight against the virus.
Speaking during the commemoration of World No Tobacco Day, Mochache emphasized the importance of wearing masks and getting vaccinated to prevent the spread of the disease.
"We have seen a rise in coronavirus cases. That should tell you not to assume that it's just a flu, go and get tested. You might assume then you get to a point where you are sick and you urgently need oxygen. I urge you to wear your mask and get vaccinated," Mochache stated.
According to Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, the positivity rate had risen to 4.4 percent, with 117 people testing positive for the disease from a sample size of 2,632 tested in the last 24 hours.
Of the new cases, 70 were Kenyans, while the rest were foreigners. Kagwe also reported that 81 patients had recovered from the virus, with the youngest case being a 2-year-old and the oldest an 82-year-old.
As of May 31, 2022, the total confirmed positive cases stood at 324,976, with cumulative tests conducted reaching 3,670,179. The county distribution of cases showed that Nairobi was leading with 74 cases, followed by Bungoma with 17 cases, and Kitui with 12 cases.
Fortunately, no patient had succumbed to the disease, with the cumulative fatalities remaining at 5,651. There were 4 patients currently admitted in health facilities, while 716 were under the Home-Based Isolation and Care program.
