Kenya on Thursday recorded an alarming 1,068 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total caseload to 47,212. The country's virus fatality rate has risen to 870 with 12 more deaths recorded in the last 24 hours. Out of this, 235 were discharged from the home-based care programme, while 55 were from various health facilities. A total of 1,121 people are currently admitted in various hospitals while some 3,112 patients are on home-based care programme. Nakuru comes second with 137 cases, Mombasa 74, Kisumu 60, Kericho 58, Nandi 48, Uasin Gishu 48, Kakamega 47, Kilifi 34, Kisii 28 Laikipia 26, Turkana 22, Meru 20, Kajiado and Kiambu had 18 cases each.

Source: The Star October 22, 2020 14:14 UTC