DEVELOPING NEWS: Health CS confirms Kenya's first case of coronavirusKenya has confirmed the first case of coronavirus on her soil. SEE ALSO :Coronavirus watch: Government bans conferences with over 15 people"The government has taken preventative measures and is monitoring the patient... who is stable," said health Kagwe. On March 12, the Ministry of Health said it is ready to deal with coronavirus infections that may arise. Starting March 6, the Ministry of Health resorted to sending Coronavirus information via SMS. Coronavirus is fast gaining a footing in Africa, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reporting its first Covid-19 case on Tuesday.

Source: Standard Digital March 13, 2020 07:52 UTC