The Covid-19 case load in Kenya has surpassed the 7,000 mark after 247 people tested positive, out of 4,147 samples. The case load is now at 7,188. Of the new cases, 242 are Kenyans while 5 are foreigners. 39 patients have been discharged, with recoveries now at 2,148 while 2 more patients have succumbed, bringing the total fatalities to 154.
Speaking on Friday, Health CAS Rashid Aman said Nairobi leads in new cases with 153 cases-Kibra 35, Westlands 28, Dagoretti North 16, Kasarani 13, Embakasi East 12, Starehe 10, Lang’ata 8, Makadara 6, Embakasi South 5, Embakasi West 4, Kamukunji 4, Roysambu 4, Dagoretti South 3, Ruaraka 3 and Embakasi Central 2. Mombasa County has 35 cases-Mvita 17, Likoni 6, Changamwe 4, Kisauni 3, Jomvu 3, Nyali 2.
Kajiado County has 15 cases-Kajiado East 10, Kajiado North 4, Kajiado Central 1. Busia County has 12 cases-Teso South 8, Teso North 2 and Matayos 2. Kiambu County has 12 cases-Kiambaa 6, Ruiru 3, Thika 2 and Kikuyu 1. Uasin Gishu has 4 cases-Ainabkoi 2, Kapseret 1 and Turbo 1. Machakos has 4 cases all from Athi river. Garissa County has 4 cases-2 from Daadab and 2 from Garissa Township. Other Counties with cases are Murang’a 2, Nakuru 2, Siaya 2, Lamu 1 and Nyamira 1.