[Reuters]The coronavirus is killing diabetes and hypertension patients more than any other people with underlying medical conditions. The ministry says the fatalities are disproportionately patients who are already suffering from diabetes, hypertension, lung and heart disease and other conditions that affect the immunity. For instance, of the mortalities announced on June 18, seven had underlying conditions: four had diabetes, one high blood pressure, one bone cancer and one HIV. By July 4, out of the 154 patients that have succumbed to Covid-19, six had cancer, data from the ministry shows. The National Cancer Institute estimates that 47,887 Kenyans are diagnosed with cancer every year and 32,987 patients die annually.

Source: Standard Digital July 16, 2020 04:52 UTC