Kenyans living in slums will not qualify to use home-based care when treating Covid-19, even if they are asymptomatic.
Health CAS Rashid Aman on Monday said the government would have to assess the environment (houses) where patients would be returning to and they would have to have their own toilets and enough space to practise social distancing to prevent infecting others in their homes.
"The environment in which patients who have contracted the Covid-19 disease needs to be assessed," Aman said.
The CAS said for one to take care of someone who has contracted the virus at home, one should be confident and careful that that the person does not spread the virus to other members in the house or members of the public.
He added that the government is recording more and more Covid-19 recoveries, an indication that if the virus is detected early and proper care is availed, recovery is almost certain.
"In as much as you want to take care of your loved ones at home, everyone should keep practising the safety tips put in place," Aman said.
"Avoid close contact with people who are visibly sick with flu-like symptoms. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Wash your hands often with soap and running water. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you sneeze or cough."
Aman said the government is also considering centres where asymptomatic patients can put up as they recover.
Kenya on Monday recorded 95 Covid-19 new cases, bringing the total to 2,862.
This is out of 1,096 tests in 24 hours.
Aman attributed the decrease in tests to a shortage of reagents, though the government intends to clear consignments in the coming days.
A total of 98,439 cases have been done to date.
Out of the positive cases, 92 are Kenyans and three are foreigners.
Mombasa has 56 cases, Nairobi 13, Busia 10, Kajiado 6, Kilifi 3, Kitui, Kwale and Marsabit each have one case.
The total recoveries have risen to 849 following a record number of 97 discharges.
"We have discharged 97 patients from various hospitals countrywide, the highest we have had within a 24-hour period, bringing the total number of recoveries to 849.
However, one more patient has died, raising the number of fatalities to 85.
