Health CAS Dr Mercy Mwangangi said she was invoking the Public Health Act to ensure all laboratory facilities comply with the directive to ensure the facilities follow COVID-19 testing protocols.
Kenya’s confirmed cases have risen to 179 after seven more people tested positive for the virus.
Speaking during the daily briefing at Afya House, the CAS said all those who tested positive were Kenyans with a travel history.
“In the last 24 hours we have tested 305 people and 7 tested positive. All 7 are Kenyans. 5 from Nairobi 1 from Mombasa and 1 from Uasin Gishu,” she said.
Starting Tuesday, all salon and barbershop operators must wear masks when attending to clients and must have hand sanitizers and maintain social distancing.
”All salon and barber shop operators will be required to wear masks and the number of clients in salons and barbershops will be limited to a number that will be announced later. Basic hygiene must be adhered to such as providing hand sanitizers to the clients” she stated
