Additionally, 673 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus, pushing the national tally to 90,978 confirmed cases. To curb the rise in the spread of the disease, the Ministry has urged Kenyans not to shun guidelines like wearing of masks. Despite the continued rise in Covid-19 numbers, Kagwe said that another 325 patients have recovered from the disease on Friday. “Currently, there are 992 patients admitted in various health facilities countrywide and 7,887 on Home Based Isolation and Care. 45 patients are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 26 of whom are on ventilatory support, and 18 on supplemental oxygen.

Source: Standard Digital December 11, 2020 16:41 UTC