Three patients isolated in Nakuru test negative for covid-19

A faithful at Metro International Church, Nakuru, during the National Prayer Day on Saturday over coronavirus. [Kipsang Joseph/Standard]

Three people being held over suspected coronavirus in Nakuru county have been released after they tested negative

Nakuru Health executive Kariuki Gichuki said the three have been discharged with instructions to keep isolating themselves at home for several days.

In a statement today on the county's covid-19 surveillance, Gichuki said there haven't been any new cases in Nakuru.

He added that they will continue to maintain close surveillance on coronavirus and give an update on any new cases.

Gichuki urged residents to observe all preventive measures set by the ministry.

The county’s training on handling the virus is ongoing.

So far, 120 police officers have been trained on how to keep themselves and the public safe.

The training will feature health workers, law enforcement officers and administrators in all the sub-counties.

Meanwhile, the church has called on Christians to overcome fear amid the corona scare.

Speaking to The Standard during a prayer service attended by 12 in the 300-capacity Metro Church, the Rev Mike Brawan said Kenyans should have faith that the virus will be destroyed.

Brawan said while Kenyans should be cautious to avoid being infected, they should not keep away from places of worship.

“We have to face the virus head-on and not run away from it because that is giving evil control over good,” the cleric said, urging the Church to maintain hygiene even in places of worship.

Rich Smith, an American faithful, said, “It is not a death sentence but a way of life."