24th June 2020

In the past week, we have recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases which has continued to rise exponentially each day. The National Government has reported that 91% of the cases are locally transmitted hence underscoring the need for strengthening community prevention and surveillance activities.
As the curve continues to tick upwards, we must all take responsibility as no one is safe until everyone is safe. We must, therefore, observe hygiene and the safety measures put in place as control of the virus is largely based on individual discipline.
As County Governments we continue to enhance efforts to combat the virus in collaboration with the National Government and other stakeholders.
In the past week, the 47 County Governments have addressed the following:

1. Status of Isolation Beds in County Governments
Last week I reported a total of 5 Counties with isolation facilities with 300 bed-capacity. We now have 5 more counties each having acquired the minimum 300-bed capacity.
The remaining counties are working towards achieving the 300 bed-capacity in line with the last Summit’s agreement.

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