Kenya has recorded 1,344 new cases of Coronavirus, from a sample size of 7,162 tested in the last 24 hours, bringing to 64,588 the total number of cases. The cumulative tests conducted are now 753,959. Of the new cases, 1,299 are Kenyans while 45 are foreigners. On the other hand, the recoveries have risen to 43,05, after 436 patients recovered from the disease. 297 were from the Home-Based Care Program, while 139 were discharged from various hospitals.
24 patients have succumbed to the disease bringing the total fatalities to 1,154. The Health Ministry has also confirmed that so far 2,108 healthcare workers have tested positive for the virus, 1,074 males and 1,034 females, with 22 healthcare workers succumbing to the virus. In terms of admissions, 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 supplementary 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).
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.