Coronavirus: 14 More Cases Shoots Up Kenya’s Confirmed Cases To 172.

“Three patients have been released from our facilities having turned negative,” the CS stated.

The CS reiterated that the government would not hesitate to take even heavier measures in the coming days to curb the spread of the deadly disease.

To stiffen the measures, Mutahi stated that golf clubs and clubhouses would be closed with immediate effect.

He added that all medical staff, both in quarantine facilities and in hospitals, would begin testing.

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has announced Kenya has confirmed 14 more coronavirus cases.

Out of the new 14 cases, seven are from Nairobi, two from Mombasa, two from Mandera while Machakos, Kisii and Kiambu had one case each.

Kagwe said it is critically necessary for every Kenyan to wear masks.

“Let us embrace that which will save us from lurking danger. It’s important we adhere to measures if we are to score significant gains against this monster,” he said.

The CS warned that the government will not hesitate to take bolder measures in the coming days to curb the spread of the disease.

Kagwe directed that all health workers, including those in private hospitals and rapid response teams and all staff in all facilities holding quarantined persons, must commence testing with immediate effect.

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday had announced an additional 16 cases raising the country’s total number to 158.