Kenya Records 283 Covid-19 Positive Cases

283 people have tested Covid-19 positive, out of a sample size of 4,822 tested in the last 24 hours. The total confirmed positive cases are now 103,615. The cumulative tests so far conducted are 1,254,018.

66 patients have recovered from the disease. 51 from the Home-Based Isolation and Care while 15 are from various health facilities. Total recoveries now stand at 85,457.

6 patients have lost their battle to the coronavirus disease pushing our cumulative fatalities to 1,807. Our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their loved ones.

Nairobi has 196 cases, Busia 16, Kiambu 14, Mombasa 11, Nakuru 8, Uasin Gishu 6, Kajiado 5, Machakos 5, Kilifi 4, Kisumu 4, Kwale 3, Makueni 3, Homa bay 2, Taita Taveta 2, Murang’a 2, Siaya 1 and Migori 1.

277 patients are currently admitted in various health facilities countrywide, while 1,153 patients are on Home Based Isolation & Care.

42 patients are in the Intensive Care Unit, 21 of whom are on ventilatory support & 18 on supplemental oxygen. 3 patients are on observation.

Another 6 patients are separately on supplementary oxygen with 5 of them in the general wards and 1 in the High Dependency Unit (HDU).

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