Kenya has since recorded the first coronavirus, COVID-19 case after one woman came forward to get tested.
The Ministry of Health under the Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Mutahi Kagwe, EGH already had a presser where he addressed the issue earlier today.
The First case of Coronavirus disease(COVID-19) reported in Kenya
“I wish to assure all Kenyans that we have been beefing up our preparedness capacities since the first confirmed cases in China. The Government will use all the available resources to respond to this case.” the official statement released by the Ministry of Health’s office read in part.
Kagwe has assured Kenyans that the government already has measures there won’t be any further transmission of the disease in the country through The National Emergency Response Committee on Coronavirus.
“The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Health, continues to strengthen measures to ensure no further transmission of the disease in Kenya. The National Emergency Response Committee on Coronavirus preparedness and response will continue to provide strategic leadership working through whole Government approach to respond to this case in the implementation of mitigation measures.” Health CS, Mutahi added.
The official statement released by the office of the Ministry of Health went on to share the key preventive measures all Kenyans should adhere to.
The statement read;
All Kenyans should observe the following preventive measures;
i. Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water, or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
ii. Maintain a distance of at least 1 meter (5 feet) between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
iii. Persons with a cough or sneezing should stay home or keep a social distance, but avoid mixing with others in a crowd.
iv. Maintain good respiratory hygiene by covering your mouth and nose while coughing and sneezing with a handkerchief, tissue, or into a flexed elbow.
v. Stay at home if you feel unwell with symptoms like fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing.
vi. Suspend all public gatherings, meetings, and events.
vii. Suspend all inter-school events.
viii. Public transport providers are directed to provide hand sanitizers for their clients and regular cleaning of the vehicles.
ix. Temporary suspension of prison visits for the next 30 days.
x. Kenyans must not abuse social media platforms or indulge in spreading misinformation that can cause fear and panic.
