This archive report was first published on 23 June 2020.
Coronavirus Update: Kenya Records 155 New Cases, 128 Deaths ¶
Kenya has recorded 155 new coronavirus cases and 128 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 4,952 and deaths to 128.
According to Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi, all of the new cases are Kenyans, with 120 males and 35 females. The youngest case is a 1-year-old infant, while the oldest is 77 years old.
The new cases are from 4,171 samples, bringing the total cumulative samples tested to 146,537. The cases are distributed across various counties, with Nairobi recording the highest number of cases at 104.
County distribution of the new cases is as follows:
- Nairobi: 104 cases, with 20 cases from Kibra, 17 from Dagoretti North, and 13 from Starehe.
- Busia: 19 cases, with 14 from Teso South and 5 from Matayos.
- Migori: 10 cases, with 6 from Kuria West, 3 from Kuria East, and 1 from Nyatike.
- Mombasa: 9 cases, with 4 from Jomvu, 3 from Mvita, 1 from Nyali, and 1 from Changamwe.
- Uasin Gishu: 4 cases.
- Kiambu: 3 cases.
- Machakos: 2 cases.
- Nakuru: 2 cases.
- Kisumu: 1 case.
- Kajiado: 1 case.
102 patients have since been discharged, bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,782.
Dr. Mwangangi noted that containment measures have reduced cases as people are more conscious of their health. She also highlighted a decline in other infectious diseases and a decrease in vices such as domestic violence.
According to Dr. Mwangangi, Sexual Reproductive and Health Rights (SRHR) needs must be prioritized, particularly over reported cases of teenage pregnancy. She noted that teenage motherhood is catastrophic and disempowering, and that one pregnancy is a pregnancy too many.
Dr. Mwangangi also emphasized the importance of prioritizing SRHR needs, particularly in light of reported cases of teenage pregnancy. She noted that the current data from the study highlighted is inaccurate, especially when looking at antenatal data.
