On Friday March 6th, 2020 the Government of Kenya received confirmation of the first case of COVID-19, commonly known as Coronavirus.
As you may recall, when we first announced the confirmation of the first case, we stated that we had traced 27 persons who had come into contact with the first patient. We have since tested the 27 people at our National Influenza Center.
Today, we have received confirmation of two more cases of the Coronavirus. The two have tested positive as a result of coming into contact with the first patient.
Our health officials have already moved them into Kenyatta National Hospital isolation facility.
The medical teams are closely monitoring the patients, who are in stable condition and responding well to treatment. This gives us hope.