This archive report was first published on 9 May 2020.
Kenya's coronavirus tally rose to 649 on Saturday, May 9, 2020, with the announcement of 28 more positive test results.
Health Chief Administrative Secretary Rashid Aman reported the new cases, which included 24 Kenyans and four foreigners from Tanzania.
Of the new patients, 17 were male and 11 were female, with ages ranging from 11 to 81 years old.
The new cases were identified in various parts of the country, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Migori, Kajiado, Machakos, Kiambu, and Homa Bay.
Dr. Aman emphasized the need for stricter surveillance, particularly in border counties, and announced that a team had been sent to Mandera to carry out mass testing in its hotspots.
He also announced that a testing facility would be built at the Namanga border.
With a steady rise in cases over the past few days, the ministry warned the public against a return to normalcy, noting that Kenya has not yet won the battle against the deadly disease.
Dr. Aman regretted that outlets such as malls and supermarkets are packed and that human and vehicle traffic in parts, including the Nairobi central business district, has continued to increase.
"These facilities face the risk of closure if they fail to abide by the government's guidelines," he said, noting the need to continue wearing face masks and observing social distancing and high standards of hygiene.
