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Coronavirus kills two more as cases jump to 110 in Kenya

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Coronavirus Deaths in Kenya: Two more patients have died of Covid-19 in Kenya bringing the number of coronavirus deaths to three. This came as the number of cases jumped to 110. The new patients include 28 Kenyans and a Congolese.

The cabinet secretary for Health Mutahi Kagwe said that the two new deaths were recorded in Nairobi and Mombasa. The minister further unveiled a new measure to curb the spread of the deadly virus. He announced that all public transport users will be required to wear face masks when travelling.

“Nairobi is still leading with the cases. There is not a single estate in Nairobi now that has not been touched by the people (Covid-19 positive cases in Nairobi) that I am talking about, your neighbour could very easily be positive. As we start on the mass test we are going to get more positive cases,,” he said.

Mr. Kagwe said that all the Covid-19 cases have been imported from outside the country. The new coronavirus cases not takes the number of all confirmed cases to fifteen.

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To nip the rise of the cases, the government has banned any form of public gathering, including churches and mosques. Funerals have been limited to immediate family members.

“Kenyans travelling from other countries will have to sign a legal form saying they will self-quarantine, this will allow the government to jail them should they fail to isolate. Travelers from other countries are the biggest threat,” Kagwe said.

Kagwe also stressed the importance of strict hygiene in curbing spread of the pandemic. “Washing hands and social distancing is the key reason Chinese cases are coming down,” he said.

The government has also suspended all international flights, and ordered all public transport vehicles to adhere to the laid out rules. Currently, 14 seater matatus are required to ferry eight passengers. The national government has hinted at the possibility of a total national lock down should the number of Covid-19 escalate. Coronavirus Deaths in Kenya.

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