Citizen TV's Asha Mwilu Reveals Covid-19 Status After Contact With Mbagathi Patients [VIDEO]

Citizen TV Special Assignments Editor Asha Mwilu
Citizen TV Special Assignments Editor Asha Mwilu.
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Citizen TV journalist Asha Mwilu has released her Covid-19 test results after her recent interaction with Mbagathi Hospital patients.

On Sunday, April 19, the award-winning reporter bravely stepped into the well-guarded facility hosting patients with the dreaded Coronavirus in an effort to shed light on their tough life in isolation.

After the assignment, Mwilu proceeded on a two-week self-quarantine exercise before testing for Covid-19 on Monday, May 4.

In a special report that aired on Citizen TV, Mwilu disclosed that her results had turned out negative.

An image of medical officers in a hospital
Medical staff in protective suits in a hospital.

"The process begins by filling this form about my details where you just give you patient name, number and email address... I am sent to the next step to take the test and those administering it are fully donned with protective gear.

"It is an uncomfortable procedure but it is done quickly," she narrates.

"After 24 hours, my results are out. I have tested negative for the new Coronavirus," she added noting that the result slip came with special messages for her to continue staying safe.

She further pointed out that prior to taking the test, she had a counselling session with medical personnel who informed her that if she tested negative, she would receive her results by email.

If she turned out positive, however, Ministry of Health officials would have to drive to her house to take her to a quarantine facility.

In her previous report, Mwilu highlighted that the door to the wards was locked from outside and those on the inside could not leave.

"Once the team is in, the door is again locked from the outside," stated Mwilu.

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