This archive report was first published on 7 June 2020.
As the country prepares for a possible upsurge in COVID-19 infections, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has directed counties to enhance their capacity by dedicating a minimum of 300 isolation beds to the management of the disease within the next two weeks.
According to the CS, this directive is aimed at preparing the country for any possible upsurge of infections when the various restrictions are lifted and the country eventually opens up.
At the same time, the CS urged all 47 County Emergency Response Committees to take advantage of the two-week period and accelerate the achievement of their planned activities, prioritizing the attainment of the 300 bed capacity for COVID-19 cases as directed by the Head of State.
On a related note, the CS noted a rise in the sale of alcohol and directed those doing it to stop and follow the guidelines issued. He emphasized that the directive of closing down bars and other joints that sell alcohol has not been lifted and the government will not hesitate to revoke licenses of bars serving alcohol against COVID-19 rules.
“The directive that closed down bars that sell alcohol has not been lifted. We have noted various facilities opening for business and selling alcohol to clients and I want to caution the owners that anyone who defies the directive, will have their license permanently withdrawn,” the CS warned.
