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Coronavirus – Kenya: COVID-19 update (February 27, 2021)
181 people have tested positive for the disease, out of a sample of 5,577 tested in the past 24 hours. The total number of confirmed positive cases is now 105,648. Cumulative testing to date is 1,295,556.
Nairobi has 104 cases, Kiambu 20, Busia 11, Nakuru 9, Kisumu 5, Mombasa 5, Machakos 5, Taita Taveta 4, Turkana 4, Embu 2, Kajiado 2, Kakamega 2, Kilifi 1, Makueni 1, Meru 1, Migori 1 , Murang’a 1, Nyeri 1, Bungoma 1 and Uasin Gishu 1.
88 patients recovered from the disease, 46 from various health facilities, while 42 were from home care and isolation. Total recoveries are now 86,609.
One patient died of the disease, bringing our cumulative deaths to 1,854. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
A total of 347 patients are admitted to various health facilities across the country, while 1,430 patients are in isolation and in home care. 59 patients are in intensive care, including 25 under ventilatory assistance and 29 under supplemental oxygen. 5 patients are under observation.
15 patients receive supplementary oxygen separately, including 14 in general services and one in the high dependency unit (HDU).
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