Kenya Opts Against Lockdown Amid Spike in Covid-19 Cases
While addressing the nation on Covid-19 containment measures in Kenya, President Uhuru Kenyatta reiterated the need for seriousness as the country's infections spike. He has not imposed a lockdown of any kind as expected but announced instead that the nationwide 9pm to 5am curfew had been extended by another 30 days. The country currently has 17,975 Covid-19 cases and 280 deaths.
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Kenya:
Kenya Reports 440 More Covid-19 Infections, Caseload Now 17,975
Nation, 27 July 2020
The Health ministry on Monday placed Kenya's Covid-19 caseload at 17,975, saying 440 more people had tested positive for the disease. Read more »
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Kenya:
Covid-19 - Uhuru Opts Against Lockdown Amid Spike in Cases
Nation, 27 July 2020
President Uhuru Kenyatta addressed the nation on Covid-19 containment measures on Monday, reiterating the need for seriousness as the country's infections spike. Read more »
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Kenya:
Kenyatta Addresses Nation On Covid-19 Pandemic After Cases Spike
Nation, 27 July 2020
President Uhuru Kenyatta is addressing the nation on Covid-19 containment measures following a surge in the number of cases reported in Kenya over the last few days. Read more »
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Kenya:
Kenya Fears Uncontrollable Surge in Coronavirus Cases
Nation, 26 July 2020
Kenya Sunday recorded the highest number of daily Covid-19 infections since March 13, a development likely to inform the outcome of President Uhuru Kenyatta's crisis meeting with… Read more »
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Kenya:
Uhuru Advisers Split On Whether to Lock Down As Virus Cases Surge
Nation, 26 July 2020
Do we close down the country again or learn to live with the coronavirus? That is the question President Uhuru Kenyatta's advisers were Saturday evening grappling with as the Head… Read more »
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