By JOHN MUTUA More by this AuthorFour State House officials have tested positive for coronavirus, marking the first publicly-acknowledged Covid-19 infections at the top national government office. State House spokesperson Kanze Dena said the identities of the four will remain concealed as they seek treatment at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital in Kiambu County. They tested positive for Covid-19 following a screening conducted last week. RE-OPENING THE ECONOMYThe infections at State House come on the day several public institutions including courts resumed normal operations that were disrupted in March due to state directives meant to curb spread of the virus. The ministries of Education and Interior are currently finalising recommendations that will guide gradual re-opening of learning institutions and places of worship as the state targets re-opening the economy.

Source: Daily Nation June 15, 2020 14:37 UTC