The Health Ministry has said it is working round the clock to clear a backlog of tests in various centres. Director of Public Health Dr Francis Kuria on Monday said there has been a backlog in testing of samples, especially in Nairobi and Mombasa, but measures have been out in place to clear the backlog. According to Kuria, in two days time, a consignment of manual test kits will be cleared to complement the efforts of testing. We are still fighting, especially to clear the backlog in Western region," he added. Kuria said so far some 6,000 truck drivers have been tested and awaiting their results.

Source: The Star June 08, 2020 15:11 UTC