1344 more cases,436 recoveries and 24 succumb to Covid-19 in Kenya
Today, 1,344 people have tested positive for the virus, from a sample size of 7,162 tested in the last 24 hours, bringing to 64,588 the number of confirmed positive cases in the country. Our cumulative tests are now 753,959. From the cases 1,299 are Kenyans and 45 are foreigners. In terms of gender 815 are males and 529 females. The youngest is a one-month old baby, while the oldest is 96.
Distribution of the cases by Counties is as follows; Nairobi 322, Kiambu 221, Mombasa 133, Laikipia 72, Uasin Gishu 66, Kericho 65, Nakuru 63, Kajiado 43, Kilifi 40, Kisumu 36, Kwale 32, Migori 32, Machakos 30, Baringo 20, Bomet 19, Nandi 16, Meru 13, Nyeri 12, Kisii 11, Embu 11, Mandera 11, Kakamega 8, Murang’a 8, Nyamira 8, Elgeyo Marakwet 5, Turkana 5, Nyandarua 4, Narok 4, Kirinyaga 4, Trans Nzoia 4, Tharaka Nithi 3 Vihiga 3, West Pokot 3, Bungoma 2, Taita Taveta 2, Wajir 2, Busia 2, Makueni 2, Samburu 2, Homabay 2, Siaya 2, and Kitui 1.
436 patients have recovered from the disease, 297 from the Home-Based Care Program, while 139 have been discharged from various hospitals. Total recoveries now stand at 43,095.
Sadly, 24 patients have succumbed to the disease bringing the fatality to 1,154.
To date there are 2,108 healthcare workers who have tested positive for the virus. 1,074 are males and 1,034 females. Unfortunately, we have also lost 22 healthcare workers since the pandemic struck. Our sincere condolences to the families and friends of all those who have lost their loved ones.
A total of 1,266 patients are admitted in various health facilities countrywide, while 5,898 are on Home Based Isolation and Care. 58 patients are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 22 of whom are on ventilatory support and 31 on supplemental oxygen. Another 86 patients are separately on supplementary oxygen out of whom 70 are in the general wards, while 16 are in the High Dependency Unit (HDU).