The government has confirmed another case of Coronavirus bringing the total number of cases reported in the country to four.
Addressing a presser from Afya house, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe said the patient who travelled from London on March 8th arrived in the country on 9th.
He further revealed that 23 suspects isolated at the Mbagathi hospital have been cleared to quarantine at home after testing negative.
The CS however did not divulge details of the latest patient who is in a private facility but assured that authorities are tracing persons who may have come into contact with the victim.
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So far 111 cases have been tested at the country’s facilities so far. The CS said the patients were in stable condition adding that there’s no need for alarm.
He appealed to members of the public to use the toll free number 719 for any inquiries related to the virus.
“When the Public Health Act has been invoked, quarantine is a mandatory measure. It may lead to fines and jail terms if not followed” he said
He asked Kenyans to remain vigilant and observe highest hygiene standards.
” We urge Citizens to maintain hygiene. We must appreciate the seriousness of this matter. We have taken to not shaking handles an this is not an abuse of culture but the reality of the day. Nobody should take lightly the threat to the nation ” he said.
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