The cases among frontline health and security workers have caused apprehension among the public, who often interact with them seeking services or during security operations. Health Chief Administrative Secretary Rashid Aman yesterday said they have tightened measures to protect front-line workers from contracting the disease. “We have placed a great deal of emphasis on all front-line workers; healthcare, security and disciplined forces who interact with people regularly. Nairobi had the highest number of positive cases at 60, followed by Mombasa (33) Kilifi (5), Busia (3), Kajiado (2) and Taita Taveta one case. Meanwhile, the United Nations Refugee Agency is concerned about the spread of the coronavirus in refugee camps after a five-year-old child died in the Dadaab refugee complex.

Source: Daily Nation June 20, 2020 22:07 UTC