947 more test positive for Coronavirus in Kenya
Today, 947 people have tested positive for the virus, from a sample size of 6,862 tested in the last 24 hours. This brings to 48,790 the number of confirmed positive cases in the country. Our cumulative tests are now 653,229. From the cases, 924 are Kenyans and 23 are foreigners. 595 are males and 352 females. The youngest is a one-year old child while the oldest is 96.
Distribution of the cases by Counties is as follows; Uasin Gishu 181, Nairobi 154, Nakuru 146, Kakamega 46, Mombasa 37, Kisumu 37, Kiambu 30, Kericho 30, Busia 28, Turkana 27, Laikipia 24, Trans Nzoia 21, Migori 20, Kisii 18, Meru 17, West Pokot 15, Marsabit 14, Bungoma 13, Murang’a 11, Vihiga 10, Siaya 9, Bomet 9, Nandi 8, Elgeyo Marakwet 7, Baringo 6, Kajiado 5, Kitui 5, Isiolo 5, Wajir 3, Machakos 2, Kilifi 2, Narok 2, Tharaka Nithi 2, Samburu 2 and Nyeri 1.
455 people have recovered from the disease, 343 from the Home-Based Care Program, while 112 have been discharged from various hospitals. Total recoveries now stand at 33,876.
Unfortunately, 12 patients have succumbed to the disease bringing the fatality to 896. Our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their loved ones.
Currently, there are 22 patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 62 on supplementary oxygen, while 16 are in High Dependency Unit (HDU). A total of 1,167 are admitted in various health facilities while 3,464 are on Home Based Isolation and Care.