Covid-19 test results for the 239 passengers who landed in Kenya aboard a Chinese Southern Airline plane have been released.
Through a report filed in court, the government now says that none of the passengers who were on the plane tested positive for Coronavirus.
According to the report seen by Citizen Digital, a total of 321,123 passengers who arrived in the country either through land, sea, and air since January 20, 2020, have been screened.
“It is important to note that not all Chinese workers are incoming from mainland China, but are nevertheless subjected to the strategic action,” read the report signed by Health Director General Patrick Amoth.
The report further stated that all level five and six hospitals have been directed to establish isolation wards where suspected Covid-19 patients, would be placed.
615 health workers in both private and public hospitals are also reported to have been sensitized on how to deal with suspected cases of Covid-19.
In addition, the report stated that the country had adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) kits and more were being sourced.
"These are available through local manufacturers, and the country does not immediately need to source the equipment externally.
“The ministry has continued to provide prompt and regular updates to the members of the public regarding Coronavirus in the country and advised on the modalities of reporting any suspected cases, accessing medical facilities as well as availing emergency contacts, " the report read in part.
On Friday, February 28, High Court judge James Makau ordered Interior CS Fred Matiang'i, and the Ministry of Health to immediately trace and quarantine all 239 passengers who arrived aboard a China Southern Airlines flight on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
