631 more cases, 371 recoveries and 14 succumb to Covid-19 in Kenya
Today, 631 people have tested positive for the virus, from a sample size of 6,142 tested in the last 24 hours. This brings to 47,843 the number of confirmed positive cases in the country. Our cumulative tests are now 646,367. From the cases, 596 are Kenyans and 35 are foreigners. 420 are males and 211 females. The youngest is a one-year old child while the oldest is 91.
Distribution of the cases by Counties is as follows; Nairobi 235, Mombasa 76, Kilifi 52, Kisumu 30, Uasin Gishu 28, Bungoma 23, Busia 23, Kiambu 22, Machakos 21, Nyeri 15, Kajiado 13, Homabay 12, Kisii 12, Trans Nzoia 11, Meru 10, Siaya 7, Turkana 6, , Elgeyo Marakwet 6, Kakamega 4, Marsabit 3, Nakuru 3, Narok 3, Embu 3, Nyamira 2, Nandi 2, Makueni 2, Vihiga 2, Nyandarua 1, Tharaka Nithi 1, Murang’a 1, Isiolo 1 and Kwale 1.
371 people have recovered from the disease, 313 from the Home-Based Care Program, while 58 have been discharged from various hospitals. Total recoveries now stand at 33,421.
Sadly, 14 patients have succumbed to the disease bringing the fatality to 884. Our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their loved ones.
Currently, there are 20 patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 59 on supplementary oxygen and 16 in High Dependency Unit (HDU). A total of 1,142 are admitted in various health facilities while 3,238 are on Home Based Isolation and Care.