This archive report was first published on 16 May 2020.
On May 16, 2020, President Uhuru Kenyatta addressed the nation from State House, Nairobi, to announce the latest Covid-19 updates in Kenya.
According to the President, the number of Covid-19 cases in the country has risen to 830 after 49 more people tested positive.
He also confirmed that five more people had died, raising the death tally to 50.
It is disturbing to note that close to 30 per cent of the recorded deaths occurred at home, said President Kenyatta.
"I send my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those we have lost. The life of every Kenyan is precious. I, together with millions of Kenyans mourn for the lost dreams cut short so suddenly by this disease," said President Kenyatta.
He commended the health workers for their commitment in the fight against the pandemic, saying that due to their dedication and commitment, 301 individuals have been discharged from health facilities having registered full recovery since the onset of this pandemic.
There are now 481 cases undergoing treatment, he added.
President Kenyatta also thanked the dedicated and skilled Kenyans who are working around the clock to keep infections relatively low, as well as the tens of millions of Kenyans who are adhering to the health, hygiene, and social distancing measures.
He announced that the government had extended the dawn to dusk curfew by another 21 days until June 6 to intensify the fight against the virus.
