1018 more test positive for Covid-19 in Kenya
Today, 1018 people have tested positive for the virus, from a sample size of 6,649 tested in the last 24 hours. This brings to 51,851 the number of confirmed positive cases in the country. Our cumulative tests are now 672,771. From the cases, 989 are Kenyans and 29 are foreigners. In terms of gender 657 are males and 361 females. The youngest is a nine-month old infant while the oldest is 96 years.
Distribution of the cases by Counties is as follows; Nairobi 199, Mombasa 117, Kiambu 102, Kericho 73, Nakuru 67, Bungoma 66, Uasin-Gishu 55, Kisumu 50, Kilifi 40, Kisii 30, Bomet 18, Siaya 18, Nyeri 16, West Pokot 16, Meru 14, Isiolo 14, Machakos 12, Murang’a 10, Nandi 10, Laikipia 9, Kajiado 9, Garissa 9, Busia 8 Tharaka-Nithi 6, Nyamira 6, Kirinyaga 5, Vihiga 5, Samburu 5, Kakamega 4, Kwale 4,Trans Nzoia 3, Baringo 3, Wajir 3, Turkana 2, Narok 2, Nyandarua 2, Taita Taveta 2, Tana River 2, and Migori 1.
426 patients have recovered from the disease, 312 from the Home-Based Care Program, while 114 have been discharged from various hospitals. Total recoveries now stand at 35,258.
Sadly, 16 patients have succumbed to the disease bringing the fatality to 950. Our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their loved ones.
Currently, there are 1,060 patients admitted in various health facilities countrywide while 4,230 are on Home Based Isolation and Care. 36 patients are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 18 of whom are on ventilatory support and 14 on supplemental oxygen. 45 patients are on supplementary oxygen, 22 of whom are in general wards and 23 are in High Dependency Unit (HDU).