Lands CAS Gideon Mung'aro in self-quarantine after COVID-19 tests

Lands CS Gideon Mung'aro tests on COVID-19 at his home. PHOTO | BMS

Lands CAS Gideon Mung'aro tests negative on COVID-19 though had to self-quarantine for 14 days.  At his home in Gede, Kilifi health officials visited him after being one of the people who came to contact with DG Gideon Saburi.

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" Following the confirmation of Covid-19 on the Deputy Governor Gideon Saburi and having come into direct contact with him on the 7th of March at a funeral in Kambe - Ribe, " he said.


" The Ministry of Health visited my home yesterday 23rd of March and collected specimens. Today, the 24th of March, I received the results which revealed I tested negative for the virus, " he added.

Kilifi county is may be considered to be the hotbed of the virus after the deputy governor who was forced to quarantine after mingling with hundreds.

" Nevertheless, I have placed myself on self-quarantine for 14 days and I will continue working from home, "  he said.

" I urge all the people of Kilifi, and Kenya at large to stay at home, maintain social distance and adhere to the guidelines released by the Ministry of Health, "  he concluded.