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Don't get tired of Covid rules, war not yet over, says Muheria

'Follow these guidelines for the sake of our children, for the sake of our elderly'

In Summary

• Muheria, who battled the virus late last year, urged Kenyans not to get tired of wearing masks, washing hands and keeping social distance.

• On Thursday, Kenya recorded 207 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total caseload in the country to 96,458.

Archbishop Anthony Muheria on July 2, 2020
Archbishop Anthony Muheria on July 2, 2020
Image: FREDERICK OMONDI

The church has appealed to Kenyans to strictly follow protocols aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19.

In his New Year message, Nyeri Archdiocese Archbishop Anthony Muheria said the war against the pandemic is far from over.

"I wish to plead with you all Kenyans that we may fully follow these guidelines for the sake of our children, for the sake of our elderly and especially to bring to an end this pandemic," he said in a recorded message.

Muheria, who battled the virus late last year, urged Kenyans not to get tired of wearing masks, washing hands and keeping social distance.

"Please make it a habit, make a commitment to always wear your mask wherever you are. Make your commitment to defend your brother and sister through social distancing, wash your hands, do all you can. Also serve those who suffer and those who are sick."

On Thursday, Kenya recorded 207 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total caseload in the country to 96,458.

The new cases were picked from a sample size of 4,988 tested in 24 hours.

From the new case, 190 are Kenyans while 17 are foreigners.

 Health CS Mutahi Kagwe said 130 people from the new cases are males while 77 are females.

The youngest is a five-month-old infant and the oldest is 84 years.

He said that 262 more people have recovered from the virus, adding the number of recoveries in the country to 78,737.

Three more people have also succumbed to the virus, bringing the number of fatalities in the county to 1,670.

The CS said 662 people are admitted in various health facilities across the country, and 3,024 are on Home Based Isolation and Care.

Twenty-eight patients are in the ICU, 14 of whom are on ventilatory support and 13 on supplemental oxygen, while one patient is on observation.

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