Ministry plans to test 50,000 at risk of Covid-19 in two weeks - News Summed Up

Ministry plans to test 50,000 at risk of Covid-19 in two weeks


By ANGELA OKETCHMore by this AuthorBy SAMWEL OWINOMore by this AuthorThe Ministry of Health has outlined plans to test about 50,000 people at high risk of the coronavirus in two weeks. The persons targeted in the counties include supermarket workers, PSV workers, market vendors and people who came into contact or interact with a high number of people per day. However, Mr Kagwe ruled out mass testing owing to cost implications. It is very expensive,” Mr Kagwe added. In a report tabled before the Senate on Tuesday afternoon, the committee wants the ministry to exploit its full capacity on mass testing.


Source: Daily Nation April 29, 2020 18:33 UTC



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