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Homa Bay GK Prison a red zone after 16 contract coronavirus

Samples to be tested for Covid-19 at Lancet's laboratories in Nairobi as pictured on April 22, 2020.

Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group
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By  George Odiwuor

Correspondent

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The 16 cases were among those announced in the county on Saturday, the highest number ever in a single day, raising the total to 31.
  • Their samples were collected on Thursday and the positive test results announced on Saturday.
  • The correctional facility had not recorded an infection in several months, following tough measures to curb the spread

Homa Bay GK Prison has been declared a Covid-19 red zone as 16 remandees have tested positive for the virus.

The 16 cases were among those announced in the county on Saturday, the highest ever in a single day, raising the total to 31.

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