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Kenya records 735 new Covid-19 infections and 12 deaths

By Mercy Asamba 2 hours ago

Kenya records 735 new Covid-19 infections and 12 deaths

Covid-19 vaccine may give people immunity for 90 days, scientists estimate

By Mirror 5 hours ago

Covid-19 vaccine may give people immunity for 90 days, scientists estimate

Pfizer coronavirus jab chairman 'not sure' if it can stop people spreading virus

By Mirror 11 hours ago

Pfizer coronavirus jab chairman 'not sure' if it can stop people spreading virus

Doctors defy Ojaamong’ calls for dialogue, vow to strike

By Ignatius Odanga 21 hours ago

Doctors defy Ojaamong’ calls for dialogue, vow to strike

The strike is still on, clinical officers say

The strike is still on, clinical officers say

Covid-19: Kenya records 866 new infections and six deaths

Covid-19: Kenya records 866 new infections and six deaths

Coronavirus claims 1.5 million lives globally with 10,000 dying each day

Coronavirus claims 1.5 million lives globally with 10,000 dying each day

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Yesterday, Kenya reported 1,253 new cases from a sample size of 10,170 which, is a positivity rate of 12.3 per cent.

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Covid-19: Kenya records 1,253 new coronavirus cases

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Covid-19: Kenya records 1,253 new coronavirus cases

The Ministry of Health on Thursday announced 1,253 new Coronavirus cases in the country from a sample size of 10,170.

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