Kenya suspends education institutions indefinitely over two more Coronavirus cases

Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta

NAIROBI-(MaraviPost)-President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced the closure of all education institutions with immediate effect following 2 more cases of Coronavirus leveling the number of confirmed cases to three.

Speaking during a press Conference on Sunday, Uhuru revealed that two people got infected after coming into contact with the first patient but they were in stable condition and recovering well after being put in isolation at the Kenyatta National Hospital isolation facility.

As reported by Pulse Kenya, Uhuru said: “We have received confirmation of two more cases of Corona, the two have tested positive as a result of coming into contact with the first patient.

“Our health officials have already moved them into Kenyatta National Hospital isolation facility, The medical teams are closely monitoring the patients who are reported to be in stable condition and responding well to treatment and this indeed gives us hope”.

Kenyan government has also announced the suspension of travel for all persons coming into Kenya from any country where cases of Coronavirus have been reported to contain the situation. Uhuru has revealed that only citizens and foreigners with valid residence permits into the country will be allowed to enter the country provided they proceed to self quarantine or a specified government facility effect within 48 hours and will remain valid for 30 days.

Kenyans have also been advised to avoid congregating in places such as places of worship, social gatherings like weddings, shopping malls, public transport as well as the limitation of visitors to hospitals.