Health CAS Rashid Aman on Sunday cautioned that some Kenyans who turned up for target testing did not give their correct information.
Specifically, most failed to record their true contact information during testing making it impossible to reach them once their results are out.
"We have noticed a disturbing trend of individuals who provide wrong contact and telephone numbers during testing," Aman said during the daily Covid-19 presser.
He warned that this is particularly serious especially since some of the culprits have tested positive for coronavirus.
According to Aman, this act of ignorance can be consequently disastrous if the individuals are not traced together with their contact and placed under necessary treatment.
He reiterated that the cost of quarantine and treatment is entirely government's and there is no need for fear.
Reportedly, a majority of Kenyans are still concerned by the financial strain they may have to endure during quarantine should they test positive.
"I want to assure you that the government shall meet the cost of treatment and quarantine. Therefore, there is no financial concern that those who will turn out positive and require treatment, and their contacts who will require quarantine have to fear because these costs will be met by the government," he said.
Aman urged more people to continue turning up for target testing since its the only way to scrutinize the spread of the virus.
"The more we do this, the more we understand the level of transmission of this virus within our communities, and the better equipped we are in targeting our interventions in those areas of highest risks," he said.
Meanwhile, the number of infection cases now stands at 1,214 after 22 more people tested positive.
