Kenya crosses 1,000 Covid-19 cases mark as 66 new infections confirmed
Kenya has crossed the 1,000 COVID-19 cases mark after 66 infections were confirmed, pushing total in the country to 1029. Making the announcement on Wednesday, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said that the Germany government has donated two mobile testing laboratories through the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat. The mobile labs, CS Kagwe said, will […]
Kenya suspends flights from northern Italy
Kenya is the first African country to suspend direct flights from two cities in northern Italy over concerns about the spread of coronavirus.
Africa’s coronavirus preparedness at 66%. Here’s what AU, WHO are planning
Africa’s coronavirus preparedness stands at an estimated 66%, a World Health Organization (WHO) survey has shown. The coronavirus report, which was discussed at African Union (AU) Commission in Ethiopia this weekend, highlights key gaps in the region’s health systems ability to deal with an outbreak of the virus. “We need urgently to prioritize strengthening the […]
Suspected coronavirus cases increase to 13 countrywide, Govt. says all is well
The most recent suspected Coronavirus cases were reported in Mutomo in Kitui, Kilimani in Nairobi and Ingobor in Nakuru.