- 4,277 persons tested as of the morning of April 6.
- Additional 16 persons positive
- National total now at 158
- 4 have recovered
- 6 deaths
Quotes:
“I will go to any lawful length to respond to COVID-19.”
“There is a choice that we are asked to make as a government and as a people. Do we carry on as normal or treat this like an extraordinary emergency – which it is- and fundamentally change the way we act and behave? I believe we must choose the latter.”
The areas of Nairobi Metropolitan Area, Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa have been identified as COVID-19 infected areas.
To contain and limit the spread of the disease, the National Security Council has issued these measures:
- Cessation of all movement by road rail or air in and out of
a. The Nairobi Metropolitan area
b. The counties of Kilifi, Kwale and Mombasa - Cessation of movement within Nairobi Metro for 21 days, WEF 7pm Monday 6th April 2020
- Cessation of movement within Kilifi, Kwale & Mombasa for an initial period of 21 days from 7pm of Wednesday 8th April 2020.
The Nairobi Metro is designated as follows:
a. Nairobi city county
b. Parts of Kiambu county up to Chania bridge, Thika, including Rironi, Ndenderu, Kiambu town
c. Parts of Machakos up to Athi River including Katani
d. Parts of Kajiado including Kitengela, Kiserian, Ongata Rongai, Ngong’ Town and all areas as set out in the order.
Any person, passenger carrying vehicles, bikes, aircraft & rail, shall not be allowed in and out of Nairobi & Counties
- Movement of food supplies & other cargo will continue as normal as cargo
- Any cargo vessel shall be assigned a single driver and assistant, not exceeding 3 persons. All such designated persons must be notified in writing by the owner/operator of vehicle or vessel with reference to the vessel/vehicle.
