However, the acting Health DG assured Kenyans who want to visit the facility that the hospital is safe. Acting Health DG, Dr Patrick Amoth on Tuesday, July 14, announced that 41 staff workers at the Pumwani Maternity hospital tested positive for COVID-19. While assessing the situation outside the hospital, Dr Amoth said out of the 290 staff that were tested, 19 are healthcare workers, while 22 are support staff. However, the acting Health DG assured Kenyans who want to visit the facility that the hospital is safe. CS Kagwe said a decision to close the hospital would be made after mass testing is done.

Source: Standard Digital July 14, 2020 09:56 UTC