780 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Kenya, from a sample size of 6,158 tested in the last 24 hours, bringing to 80,102 the number of confirmed positive cases in the country. The cumulative tests are now 861,561. From the cases 754 are Kenyans while 26 are foreigners.
552 patients have recovered from the disease, 468 from home based care, while 84 have been discharged from various hospitals. The total recoveries now stand at 53,526. However, 10 patients have succumbed to the disease bringing the fatality to 1,427.
The distribution of the cases by Counties is as follows; Nairobi 273, Kiambu 93, Mombasa 86, Busia 85, Nakuru 40, Turkana 32, Uasin Gishu 20, Kilifi 16, Meru 13, Kajiado 13, Kericho 13, Kisumu 11, Nandi 10, Taita Taveta 9, Murang’a 8, Laikipia 8, Nyeri 8, Bomet 7, Trans Nzoia 7, Kwale 4, Makueni 4, Machakos 3, Embu 3, Homa Bay 2, Elgeyo Marakwet 2, Tana River 2, Samburu 1, Baringo 1, Garissa 1, Nyamira 1, Marsabit 1, Kitui 1, Isiolo 1 and Siaya 1.
In terms of admissions, 1,232 patients are admitted in various health facilities countrywide, while 7,295 are on home based care. 57 patients are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 32 of whom are on ventilatory support, and 20 on supplemental oxygen. 109 patients are separately on supplementary oxygen out of whom 58 are in the general wards. 24 are in the High Dependency Unit (HDU).