Kenya crosses 1,000 Covid-19 cases mark as 66 new infections confirmed

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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 […]

Africa’s coronavirus preparedness at 66%. Here’s what AU, WHO are planning

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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 […]