Four Kenyan Officials test positive for Covid-19

Four Kenyan officials have tested positive for Covid-19, becoming the first officials in the country to do so.

All government officials in the Kenyan State House underwent testing on Thursday 11th June in conjunction with the heightening of social distancing protocols within the State House compound. The measures have been implemented to curb the spread of the virus within government circles.

The four officials infected have remained anonymous and are being treated for the disease in Kenyatta University Hospital, Kiambu County.

State House spokesperson Kanze Dena announced, "During last week's mass Covid-19 testing held on Thursday, 11th June 2020, four persons were found to have contracted the disease”.

“Families and close contacts of the affected officers are also being attended to accordingly".

Kenya has now recorded 3,727 cases in total along with 104 deaths. The number of recovered cases stands at 1,286.

Arguably, the Kenyan lockdown has been highly successful in preventing the coronavirus from spreading too quickly and has maintained a functional public health service.

The country entered a nationwide lockdown on March 12 after Kenya recorded its first case. Hotels and restaurants have now been allowed to reopen with adequate social distancing measures.

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