As of 19th March, 2020 1630HRS, NO NEW CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES IN Kenya.
Out of 7 CASES (6 KENYANS, 1 BURUNDIAN) All are doing well and under observation.
All cases imported.
8 CASES SCREENED AND TESTED IN THE LAST 24HRS RESULTS ARE NEGATIVE.
Contact tracing in progress, over 600,000 people screened at all Kenya entry points.
173 Tested, 7 Positive. 7 patients in stable condition, tested again to determine if they have turned negative.
Kenyan's appealed to maintain high standards of hygiene.
Gov't has requested involvement of Nyumba Kumi Chiefs to monitor self quarantine adherence.
Random screening of Kenyan's to happen commencing Saturday March 21st, 2020.
Spraying of disinfectant has begun in Nairobi, with Counties to follow.
Kenyan's who are working at home urged to stay at home NOT SOCIAL PREMISES, otherwise action will be taken to close those premises.
Entertainment joints told to 1) stick to hygiene levels 2) STRICTLY stick to hours of operation with penalty of licence revocation if not adhered to.
RUMOURS OF LOCKDOWN/MILITARY TAKEOVER ON SOCIAL MEDIA MUST STOP & BE IGNORED. POSTERS OF FALSE NEWS/INFORMATION WILL BE ARRESTED & CHARGED.
Kenyan's urged to remain calm. If disciplined enough to follow Government instructions, virus will be contained...
Masks should only be used by: 1) If sick to prevent spreading infection 2) If healthcare worker working on confirmed cases.
Passenger from Lisbon, after tipoff, tracked down and taken to Mbagathi isolation unit for monitoring.
OFFICIAL TOLL FREE NUMBER: 719 (To report suspected cases)
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