Covid-19: 278 more test positive, death toll reaches 184

The number of Covid-19 cases in Kenya rose by 278 on Saturday to reach a total of 9,726 since the first one was reported on March 13.

Health Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Mercy Mwangangi gave the update in Kwale County as officials from ministry visit devolved units to assess their plans for fighting the deadly disease and determine the support they need.

So far, the officials have visited Makueni, Kilifi and Mombasa counties as well.

Dr Mwangangi also reported that the number of recoveries had risen to 2,832 as 99 more patients had been discharged.

The death toll increased by three to reach 184.

KWALE STATUS

Dr Mwangangi noted that as of July 11, Kwale had recorded 139 cases of the virus but that no patients were being treated in hospital.

She said most of them had recovered and that only six were under home-based care.

Governor Salim Mvurya said Kwale is sufficiently prepared to fight the disease and has been testing samples at a local laboratory.

He also said health workers have been trained on giving home-based care as the government works to minimise congestion at health facilities.

Chief and ward administrators have also been trained, he said.

“We have no active case at the moment,” he noted but urged residents to adhere to regulations for curbing the spread of the disease.

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