Siaya County has launched targeted mass testing for Covid-19, the Nation has established.

The testing, which kicked off on Monday, will initially target all health workers within the county according to the Health Executive Dorothy Owino.

The testing started at the Siaya County Referral Hospital, targeting Alego-Usonga Sub-County.

"Progression will be guided by the national team as they bring more testing swabs," the county health official said.

The county Covid-19 rapid response team intends to test about 200 people per day.