Kenya has warned citizens planning to stay outside of the curfew hours to do so at own risk.

The country has confirmed 8 new coronavirus cases out of 1330 samples tested in the last 24 hours.

Health Chief Administrative Secretary Dr Mercy Mwangangi while addressing the media in Nairobi revealed 4 from Mombasa, 3 from Nairobi and 1 from Kajiado.

Dr. Mwangangi said the total cases are 270. She revealed 2 new deaths and 7 new recoveries.

Dr Mwangangi then went on to announce that going forward all those that break curfew will be quarantined for 14 days.

She said: “I am happy to announce that Moi Teaching and Referral hospital in Eldoret and Kenyatta National Hospital are now testing for Covid-19… Going forward, all those who break curfew rules will be quarantined for 14 days.”

Dr Mwangangi added: “So far, analysis shows us that 56% of the Covid-19 cases were imported and 44% were through local transmission… We have deployed public officers at roadblocks… Will use technology for tracking and surveillance of those congregating past curfew hours.”

She stated: “Yesterday, elected leaders led a demo in Kabarnet town endangering the lives of Kenyans. This must be condemned as all gatherings have been banned.”

Dr Mwangangi underlined: “We are conducting targeted testing for our health care workers especially those working in isolation, treatment and quarantine facilities. We are testing KPA workers as well.”

She warned: “There are people presenting all manner of letters of authority to be able to move out of restricted areas. It is important to note that only the Ministry of Interior has authority to clear people.”

Dr Mwangangi toughened on reuse of masks: “Recycling used face masks is criminal. We shall crack the whip on Kenyans who are endangering others for selfish gains.”