For the past six days, the average national positivity rate has been in the five-percent range, with the highest, seven, being recorded on Saturday. Covid-19 rulesSince President Uhuru Kenyatta reopened the economy four months ago, there has been increased social, economic and political gatherings. The trend, Dr Sule said, is a cause for concern and the Health ministry should be on the lookout, especially in counties bordering Tanzania. Wear masksThe caution followed the death of Zanzibar first vice-president Seif Sharif Hamad due to Covid-19 complications. At the same time, the ministry has raised concern over the introduction of antigen rapid diagnostic tests in hospitals, which are not reflected in the national Covid-19 tallies.

Source: Daily Nation February 23, 2021 08:37 UTC