This archive report was first published on 22 May 2020.
Kenya's Covid-19 cases have risen to 1,161 after 52 new cases were reported on May 22, 2020.
According to Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, 2,567 samples were tested in the last 24 hours, with Nairobi accounting for 23 of the new cases, Mombasa and Busia seven each.
Eight of the cases in Nairobi were recorded in Kibera, which has become a virus hotspot in the capital.
"Kibera is worrying as it now has eight cases and we will make a decision based on scientific research," Mr Kagwe said.
Kenya, which confirmed its first case of the virus on March 13, had tested a total of 55,074 samples from different parts of the county by May 22.
The number of recoveries had risen to 380 with the discharge of five more patients, while the number of fatalities remained at 50.
At a briefing in Machakos, Mr Kagwe announced that Kenya will no longer import Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) because local manufacturers are now able to produce quality gears for health workers.
Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua also announced that all polytechnics in the county are open and producing face masks that will be given to 1.5 million locals for free.
