Uhuru convenes top-level meeting as Covid cases surge

 

ty Governments Co-ordinating Summit to discuss the rising Covid-19 cases.

In a statement by State House spokesperson Kanze Dena on Wednesday, she said the session will be held on November 4.

"The extraordinary session has been convened in light of the resurgence of Covid-19 infections across our Nation, as exhibited by the fact that Kenya has recorded its highest number of Covid-19 monthly fatalities in October 2020," the statement read.

Uhuru urged Kenyans to observe guidelines to curb spread of the virus.

"Kenyans should continue to wear facemasks correctly while in public spaces, apply correct hand hygiene at all times, and adhere with the physical and social distancing guidelines..." the statement said.