Coronavirus latest: Kenya confirms first COVID-19 case
13 March 2020 |
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Kenyan health officials have confirmed the country's first COVID-19 case. Political leaders and health officials around the world are currently discussing measures to contain the pandemic. Follow DW for the latest.
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