Health ministry says Ebola contact tracing hits 99%

The Ministry of Health has assured Kenyans that adequate measures are in place to contain the spread of Ebola, as the number of confirmed cases rose to seven on Saturday. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni says more than 97% of contacts linked to the initial case have been traced, surpassing the global standard for contact tracing. Muthoni has urged members of the public to remain calm but vigilant, calling on Kenyans to observe precautionary measures to protect themselves from infection.