Government spokesperson Cyrus Oguna announced that all public servants have been banned from non-essential travel to countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19).
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Oguna, in a statement, advised the public to also avoid undertaking any non-essential travel.
A statement by Oguna read: “Today the President met with the National Emergency Response Committee to receive a progress report on the implementation of key preparedness and response measures are undertaken so far.”
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Reported cases of Coronavirus in Africa
In a bid to combat the spread of the deadly Covid-19, the government also announced a ban on all international gatherings in the country for 30 days.
The announcement was made by Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, stating: “The government has, with immediate effect, banned all meetings, conferences and events of international nature in Kenya.”
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As at March 12, the cases of Coronavirus in Africa had been recorded as follows; Egypt (60), Algeria (20), South Africa (13), Tunisia (7), Morocco (6), Senegal (4), Cameroon (2), Burkina Faso (2) Nigeria (2) Togo (1), Congo (1) and Cote d'Ivoire (1).
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