Chinese nationals quarantined at Machakos, free of Coronavirus

Eleven Chinese nationals under quarantine in Mavoko sub-county of Machakos, have been declared healthy and free from the COVID-19.

In a press statement, Machakos Governor Dr. Alfred Mutua said after the lapse of the quarantine period, the surveillance team found that they do not have any fevers.

“We have three Machakos isolation wards and 15 trained medical staff ready to manage any suspected Corona case. Two specialized Machakos ambulances have been set aside for any suspected case” read the statement.

The Governor pointed out that guidelines to all Machakos health workers have been sent out to all county health facilities and an initial 50 protective kits and medicines have been purchased by the county government.

He further assured the residents that the county is prepared to deal with any case where he urged them to inform the nearest health facility of anyone who recently came from overseas and has fever so that they can be tested. Machakos Corona Virus Hotline numbers: 0110025345 and 0110025346,” added Dr. Mutua.