931 more cases, 333 recoveries and 6 succumb to Covid-19 in Kenya

Today, 931 people have tested positive for the virus, from a sample size of 6,691 tested in the last 24 hours. This brings to 49,721 the number of confirmed positive cases in the country. Our cumulative tests are now 659,920. From the cases, 896 are Kenyans and 35 are foreigners. 615 are males and 316 females. The youngest is a five-month old infant while the oldest is 90.

Distribution of the cases by Counties is as follows; Nairobi 333, Mombasa 95, Nakuru 85, Trans Nzoia 61, Kericho 60, Turkana 54, Kisumu 39, Uasin Gishu 24, Kakamega 24, Kiambu 23, Busia 19, Kitui 18, Kajiado 16, Machakos 14, Kisii 12, Garissa 11, Murang’a 9, Nyamira 7, Nandi 6, Kirinyaga 4, Vihiga 3, Isiolo 3, Meru 2, Homa Bay 2, Embu 2, Kilifi 1, Kwale 1, Narok 1, Migori 1 and Tharaka Nithi 1.

333 people have recovered from the disease, 256 from the Home-Based Care Program, while 77 have been discharged from various hospitals. Total recoveries now stand at 34,209.

Sadly, 6 patients have succumbed to the disease bringing the fatality to 902. Our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their loved ones.

Currently, there are 18 patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 49 on supplementary oxygen, while 16 are in High Dependency Unit (HDU). A total of 1,198 are admitted in various health facilities while 3,437 are on Home Based Isolation and Care.

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