Health CAS Rashid Aman has said Kenyans over the age of 60 do not have to wear N95 masks, though they should try to stay home and only go out when necessary. Acknowledging that N95 masks are in limited supply - even for medical workers who need them the most - and are costly, he said wearing them is a personal choice. WHO had recommended in new guidelines that individuals over 60 wear N95 masks, which give the highest level of protection out of the protective face coverings available. Aman also said N95 masks are uncomfortable and those wearing them sometimes find it difficult to breathe. Kenya on Tuesday recorded 127 new cases of Covid-19, raising the country's total number to 2,989.

Source: The Star June 09, 2020 13:07 UTC