{"id":12103,"date":"2020-08-01T18:08:38","date_gmt":"2020-08-01T18:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/kenya\/?p=12103"},"modified":"2020-08-01T18:08:38","modified_gmt":"2020-08-01T18:08:38","slug":"727-test-positive-for-covid-19-as-officials-step-up-airport-health-checks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/community\/727-test-positive-for-covid-19-as-officials-step-up-airport-health-checks","title":{"rendered":"727 test positive for Covid-19 as officials step up airport health checks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>AfricaPress-Kenya:<\/strong> Some 727 people have today tested positive for coronavirus in Kenya. The 696 Kenyans and 31 foreigners were tested from a sample of 6,371. Health protocols in place at the airports will ensure the safety of travellers, the Health ministry has said.<\/p>\n<p>However, speaking at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Saturday, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe (<strong>pictured<\/strong>) said as international flights resume, citizens must reconsider unnecessary travel.<\/p>\n<p>Thermoscanners, protective screens and sanitisation points at the airports have been set up to protect passengers and visitors.\u00a0&#8220;We are not opening the airspace because the disease is under control &#8230; we have to adopt to this new normal.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>All airport staff have been trained on quarantine and safety procedures to keep all safe.\u00a0But Kagwe admitted that some of the changes may lead to inconveniences.<\/p>\n<p>He appealed to health officials to undertake their responsibility, while keeping in mind that &#8220;these are not normal times&#8221;.\u00a0The reality of how catastrophic Covid-19 could hit Kenyans came to light on Friday as the country recorded yet another new record of 16 fatalities in a day.<\/p>\n<p>Ten of the 16 deaths were\u00a0reportedly from a single hospital.\u00a0Since President Uhuru Kenyatta reopened the economy on July 6, a total of 181 people have died from the virus.\u00a0This is more than what the country had reported since March 13 when the first case was confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>At the time the president lifted lockdown orders, the number of deaths stood at 164.\u00a0Director General of Health Patrick Amoth said the country\u2019s case fatality rate is still 1.6 per cent compared to the global average of 4.5 per cent.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0increase in the number of deaths\u00a0comes with a disturbing pattern: More young people are dying, according to Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe.\u00a0Among the 16 deaths are a 22-year-old woman, a 37-year-old woman and two men aged 28 and 24.\u00a0Generally, old age and underlying health conditions like diabetes and hypertension synonymous with the aging have been contributing factors.<\/p>\n<p>Hypertension and diabetes combined account for 32 per cent of Covid-19 related deaths.\u00a0According to the Health ministry, 54 per cent of the Covid-19-related deaths are linked to comorbidities (a combination of conditions).\u00a0However, for the younger population, while there might be some with underlying conditions, Kagwe noted behaviour is the main reason for the spread.\u00a0Meanwhile,\u00a0the global health agency has issued public health considerations meant to guide countries as the battle against Covid-19 rages.<\/p>\n<div>Dr Koki Mutua, Public Health director, on Friday said passengers will be provided with a link from the airlines or booking agents\u00a0to access a surveillance form. A health desk set in place will have the passengers fill more details on their health.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Passengers will be required to share their temperature readings for 14 days through the app. Those who do not share the details will be traced and questioned, but Dr Mutua stated that the success of the procedure relies on passengers&#8217; compliance.<\/div>\n<div>The World Health Organisation said some countries are already using\u00a0digital tools to aid\u00a0contact tracing efforts.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>These include mobile phones and apps for location tracking or proximity tracing\u00a0and some for symptom reporting during the 14-day post-arrival period.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>While the WHO admitted that technology cannot replace public health contact tracing, it said it may be considered as an adjunct under specific conditions.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Mobile phones and apps can be effective in identifying and informing travellers who may have been in contact with a person confirmed to have Covid-19 or a positive test for Covid-19 only if a large proportion of the general population uses such an app.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AfricaPress-Kenya: Some 727 people have today tested positive for coronavirus in Kenya. The 696 Kenyans and 31 foreigners were tested from a sample of 6,371. Health protocols in place at the airports will ensure the safety of travellers, the Health ministry has said. 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