CS Kagwe: I haven’t heard of people dying for not getting second dose
As thousands of Kenyans await the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, nearly the third month after taking the first dose, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe says they have no reason to worry even if they don’t receive the second dose. Those who received the first dose are due for the second dose approximately three months […]
Alarm as Kenya extends ban on flights from and to India over deadly COVID-19
Travelers in India interested in traveling to Kenya for various reasons have no much of an option but to cancel their plans, following a new 30-day extension on air travel ban from India to Kenya and vice versa. The move, as revealed by Ministry of Health Director General Dr. Patrick Amoth, was recently imposed by […]
COVID-19 updates: 86 more test positive, two succumb as positivity rate stands at 3.1%
In the last 24 hours, Kenya recorded a 3.1% positivity rate with 86 new Covid-19 cases from a sample size of 2,789.
Fear as India’s dangerous COVID-19 variant is discovered in Kenya
The much-dreaded double mutant variant that has officially been related to the devastating Covid-19 situation in India has been discovered in Kenya. This was announced today (Wednesday, May 5) by the Ministry of Health through its Director General Dr. Patrick Amoth, who had accompanied the CAS Dr. Rashid Aman to the World Asthma Day celebrations […]
Kenya suspends all flights from India over Covid-19 spike
This new directive will take effect in the next 72 hours.
COVID 19: Private sector in health systems wants inclusivity
Thakker blamed a sluggish vaccine deployment plan for the looming shortage. He added that overreliance on COVAX, a weak communication strategy, and hesitancy and confusion among key players were also to blame.
Covid 19: Governors say counties are unfunded not unprepared
The Council is urging the County Assemblies to join the Executive in engaging the National Treasury to release the funds to Counties.