Kenya continues to witness steady improvement in recovery of Covid-19 patients in spite of extending the nationwide dusk to dawn curfew.
The Ministry of Health Monday reported a total discharged and recovered persons at 114.
On Sunday, it surpassed the 100th mark for recovery cases.
However, cumulatively, positive cases surged to 363, after 8 new confirmations following tests conducted since Sunday.
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the new cases are spread out in Nairobi and the coastal town of Mombasa.
“We have confirmed 8 cases of coronavirus today, four from Mombasa and the rest are from Nairobi,” said the Minister.
The fatalities currently stand at 14.
COVID-19 UPDATE
✔️8 positive cases today
✔️Total confirmed cases stand at 363
✔️8 recoveries today
✔️Total discharged and recovered stands at 114#KomeshaCorona update pic.twitter.com/axml4p2sL7— Ministry of Health (@MOH_Kenya) April 27, 2020
On Saturday, the National Emergency Response Committee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, Kenyatta extended the nationwide 7 pm to 5 am curfew for another 21 days.
This was together with the cessation of movement in and out of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale and Mandera countries.
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