“Most of the people who take care of Covid-19 positive cases in the isolation centers are nurses and majority of our nurses are female,” Dr. Amoth said. SEE ALSO: Maasai Mara team launches online photos auction to raise conservation fundIn addition, 44 people are in ICU, of which 22 are on ventilator support while the 22 others are on supplemental oxygen treatment. Dr. Amoth revealed that it will cost an asymptomatic patient who has tested positive for coronavirus Sh 21,300 for treatment. According to the DG it is important to put measures in place to practice home based care since a big portion of the population are getting the mild form of the disease. It is based on an agreed criteria that has to be met and verified by the health workers, “said Dr. Amoth.

Source: Standard Digital July 10, 2020 16:07 UTC