Kenya’s Covid-19 cases rise to 234 as 9 more test positive – KBC

The number of Coronavirus cases in Kenya has risen to 234 after nine more patients tested positive. 

While addressing the nation from State House Thursday, President Uhuru Kenyatta said one more patient had succumbed to the virus raising the total number of deaths to 11 while 53 recovered patients have been discharged.

” In the last 24 hours, we have tested 704 samples out of which 9 have tested positive for coronavirus. This brings the total of positive cases to 234. 53 people have been discharged. We have lost 11 people to the disease.”He said.

“Today marks exactly one month and three days since recording the first positive coronavirus case in our country. The measures we took are helpful and have been impactful. If we did not take strong measures, the damage to our country and economy would have been far worse. Your compliance in hygiene advisories and social distancing are protecting other Kenyans.” He added.

The nine new patients are aged between 2 and 69 years.