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Leo tena Kenya imeripoti visa vipya 16 vya maambukizi ya Corona, huku Rais Uhuru Kenyatta akikumbuka shuka wakati kumekucha, ameagiza wakenya wote kuvaa barakoa wakiwa nje za nyumba zao.
Jambo ni jambo la kupongezwa kwa kuanza kuchukua hatua za dhati za kukabiliana na tatizo la kuenea kwa maambukizi tofauti na ule upuuzi wa kupima na kutangaza bila kutoa suluhisho, lakini bado hatua hii pekee haitoshi kuzuia maambukizi kwasababu tayari yameshaanza kuzagaa sana, ni muhimu kutangaza "Partial lockdown" kwa miji na majimbo yenye maambukizi mengi.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced the confirmation of 16 new coronavirus cases which now raises the total number of patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Kenya to 158.
In a State address from State House, Nairobi, President Kenyatta also disclosed that the death toll from the coronavirus in the country had risen to six after two more individuals succumbed to the disease.
At the same time, four persons are also reported to have recovered from the disease.
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Covid-19: Uhuru confirms 16 more cases, total rises to 158
Kenya has confirmed 16 more coronavirus cases, President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced.
This now brings the country's total number to 158.
Addressing the media from State House on Monday, Uhuru said to date, the government have tested a total of 4,277 people.
"We as a nation pray for the quick recovery of those undergoing treatment as we condole with the families and friends of the six that we have regrettably lost to the pandemic," Uhuru said.
The President at the same time announced an additional two more deaths due to the coronavirus cases in the country.
This now brings to six, the total number of lives lost to the virus since Kenya's first case on March 13.
"The virus is unforgiving, and its rate of growth, if not arrested, is exponential. Yet because it cannot be seen or smelt, it is an enemy that can easily convince you that life can continue as normal."
The number stood at 142 cases on Sunday. The government on Sunday extended the suspension of international flights for another 30 days.
The extension of the ban on international flights will take effect from April 6.
Transport CS James Macharia however, said evacuation and cargo flights are exempted from the ban.
Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi also directed that those who die from the virus must be buried in 24 hours
The burials will be restricted to less than 15 close family members.
She added that all persons visiting open spaces such as supermarkets, markets and using PSVs should at all time wear face masks to curb the spread of Covid-19.
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Uhuru declares 'lockdown' of Nairobi, coastal counties
President Uhuru Kenyatta has declared the cessation of movement into and out of Nairobi, Kilifi, Kwale and Mombasa Counties for 21 days.
The Nairobi directive starts today (Monday) at 7 pm while that of the other counties will begin from Wednesday.
Uhuru said a majority of people who have contracted the disease are Nairobi residents, Kilifi, Kwale and Mombasa counties.
The President said 82 per cent of Covid-19 have been in Nairobi and 14 per cent have been in the other Coastal counties.
Uhuru said there shall be a secession of all movement by road, rail or area in and out of Nairobi Metropolitan area as well as the counties of Kilifi, Kwale and Mombasa counties.
"`This virus doesn’t care about the size of your wallet...in defeating it ..we should face the enemy standing side by side. Our unity is demonstrated by each Kenyan going the extra mile," he said.
"Make no mistake, we are at war and we must be together if we shall win this war."
"There is a choice that we are asked to make. Do we carry out as normal or carry it as an emergency and fundamentally change the way we act," he said.
"We are being called upon by our children to show the greatness in us by how we respond to this virus."
Uhuru said the wearing of masks and washing will save lives adding that Kenyans must stick to measures to curb the spread.
"We must avoid all areas and comply with government directives and we must be careful," he said.
The President said after receiving advice for medical doctors it was proper for everyone to wear masks.
"Kenyans should wear a mask while in public places. There will be thousands of tailors who will make these masks," he said.
He said these tailors will be provided with the proper communication of what is required.
Earlier, Uhuru announced that the number of coronavirus cases rose to 158 after testing 4277 people, Out of this, 16 turned positive.
Community spread is the cause of between 27 per cent to 36 per cent of Covid-19 cases, according to the Ministry of Health director-general Dr Patrick Amoth.
"Out of the 110 cases in the country, about 30 or 40 are cases of local transmission with no history of travel or direct contact with a Covid-19 patient," he said last week.
Jambo ni jambo la kupongezwa kwa kuanza kuchukua hatua za dhati za kukabiliana na tatizo la kuenea kwa maambukizi tofauti na ule upuuzi wa kupima na kutangaza bila kutoa suluhisho, lakini bado hatua hii pekee haitoshi kuzuia maambukizi kwasababu tayari yameshaanza kuzagaa sana, ni muhimu kutangaza "Partial lockdown" kwa miji na majimbo yenye maambukizi mengi.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced the confirmation of 16 new coronavirus cases which now raises the total number of patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Kenya to 158.
In a State address from State House, Nairobi, President Kenyatta also disclosed that the death toll from the coronavirus in the country had risen to six after two more individuals succumbed to the disease.
At the same time, four persons are also reported to have recovered from the disease.
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Covid-19: Uhuru confirms 16 more cases, total rises to 158
Kenya has confirmed 16 more coronavirus cases, President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced.
This now brings the country's total number to 158.
Addressing the media from State House on Monday, Uhuru said to date, the government have tested a total of 4,277 people.
"We as a nation pray for the quick recovery of those undergoing treatment as we condole with the families and friends of the six that we have regrettably lost to the pandemic," Uhuru said.
The President at the same time announced an additional two more deaths due to the coronavirus cases in the country.
This now brings to six, the total number of lives lost to the virus since Kenya's first case on March 13.
"The virus is unforgiving, and its rate of growth, if not arrested, is exponential. Yet because it cannot be seen or smelt, it is an enemy that can easily convince you that life can continue as normal."
The number stood at 142 cases on Sunday. The government on Sunday extended the suspension of international flights for another 30 days.
The extension of the ban on international flights will take effect from April 6.
Transport CS James Macharia however, said evacuation and cargo flights are exempted from the ban.
Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi also directed that those who die from the virus must be buried in 24 hours
The burials will be restricted to less than 15 close family members.
She added that all persons visiting open spaces such as supermarkets, markets and using PSVs should at all time wear face masks to curb the spread of Covid-19.
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Uhuru declares 'lockdown' of Nairobi, coastal counties
President Uhuru Kenyatta has declared the cessation of movement into and out of Nairobi, Kilifi, Kwale and Mombasa Counties for 21 days.
The Nairobi directive starts today (Monday) at 7 pm while that of the other counties will begin from Wednesday.
Uhuru said a majority of people who have contracted the disease are Nairobi residents, Kilifi, Kwale and Mombasa counties.
The President said 82 per cent of Covid-19 have been in Nairobi and 14 per cent have been in the other Coastal counties.
Uhuru said there shall be a secession of all movement by road, rail or area in and out of Nairobi Metropolitan area as well as the counties of Kilifi, Kwale and Mombasa counties.
"`This virus doesn’t care about the size of your wallet...in defeating it ..we should face the enemy standing side by side. Our unity is demonstrated by each Kenyan going the extra mile," he said.
"Make no mistake, we are at war and we must be together if we shall win this war."
"There is a choice that we are asked to make. Do we carry out as normal or carry it as an emergency and fundamentally change the way we act," he said.
"We are being called upon by our children to show the greatness in us by how we respond to this virus."
Uhuru said the wearing of masks and washing will save lives adding that Kenyans must stick to measures to curb the spread.
"We must avoid all areas and comply with government directives and we must be careful," he said.
The President said after receiving advice for medical doctors it was proper for everyone to wear masks.
"Kenyans should wear a mask while in public places. There will be thousands of tailors who will make these masks," he said.
He said these tailors will be provided with the proper communication of what is required.
Earlier, Uhuru announced that the number of coronavirus cases rose to 158 after testing 4277 people, Out of this, 16 turned positive.
Community spread is the cause of between 27 per cent to 36 per cent of Covid-19 cases, according to the Ministry of Health director-general Dr Patrick Amoth.
"Out of the 110 cases in the country, about 30 or 40 are cases of local transmission with no history of travel or direct contact with a Covid-19 patient," he said last week.
