Kenya’s working class is the hardest hit by the COVID-19 infection. More than 100 of the 179 cases are domiciled between the age of 30 to 59 bracket, the ultimate drivers of the economy. – By Prudence Wanza
Currently, 114 patients are aged between 30-59 years while 49 patients are aged between 15-29 years. 13 patients are above 60 years of age while 3 are below 15 years.
The revelation was made by CAS in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi.
At the same time, Mwangangi said 7 more positive cases of Corona virus were reported since Tuesday, bringing the total to 179.
However, 2 more patients have recovered from the disease. According to Mwangangi, 4 of the cases are Kenyans from Mombasa, Uasigishu and Nairobi while the rest are from Congo, UK and USA.
Out of 2,004 follow up cases 1,426 have been discharged and 526 contacts are currently being followed up.
Dr Mwangangi has cited that measures are being taken to have a home based care guidelines for covid 19 patients with a mild illness in which the the ministry will be able follow up through a hotline.
All salons and barber shops have been ordered to face masks and ensure they have hand sanitizers in premises and ensure social distancing is duly followed.
The government is also going to embark on mass testing to ensure all positive cases in the country are being monitored.
The government is seeking to have 500 more doctors to help in combating the menace.
The Kenya Prisons has also pledged to supply facemasks to Kenyans.
“We are working on ensuring we protect Kenyans by collaborating with international partners. We also thank all Kenyans, media and entrepreneurs who have ensured the supply of face masks and sanitizers.” Dr Mwangangi said.
The government is also set to continue issuing new measures to control the spread of the disease.
