All public events banned after Kenya confirms first coronavirus case

Kenya has joined the list of countries battling the coronavirus that has left many fearing for their dear lives!

Earlier Friday morning the Minister of health Mutahi Kagwe confirmed the first coronavirus case in Kenya; after a woman who traveled back from the United States via UK tested positive.

Countries affected by coronavirus

For this reason all major public events that include Public gatherings, religious events, sports and entertainment have been banned for now; as the government hopes to find a solution to help avoid the spread of the virus.

Schools remain open

Both international and Publiv schools will however remain open for now however; there will not be any inter school events as they remain suspended.

Minister of Health

Details about the patient

Judging from the details shared by the Minister of Health; the lady tested positive on 12th March after arriving home via London on 5th March.

As for the now the public has been advised to remain calm and take precautions as the virus is no joke.

Trump orders lock down

So far The president of the United States, Donald Trump has ordered full lock down on all the the American states!

No flights from Europe will be allowed to enter the country for 30 days as they try to find a way to control the spread of virus.

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