Four Kenyan State House officials contract coronavirus

Four State House officials in Kenya have contracted the coronavirus, according to a government statement issued on Monday.

It's the first time the African country has reported infections among government staffers.

The four infections were detected during a mass testing held on June 11, and patients were admitted to hospital for treatment, the statement said.

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and his family "are safe and free from COVID-19," it added.