This archive report was first published on 25 June 2020.
Kenya's COVID-19 death toll rose to 132 on June 25, 2020, after two more patients succumbed to the virus, according to Health Chief Administrative Secretary Mercy Mwangangi.
The country's case mortality rate was reported at 2.5 per cent, significantly lower than the global average of 5.1 per cent.
"We have lost two patients to the disease bringing to 132 the number of those who have succumbed to the virus. Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the departed," Mwangangi said during a daily update on the status of the pandemic.
Despite the loss of life, Mwangangi noted that 34 more patients were discharged from COVID-19 treatment centers, bringing the total recoveries to 1,857 since April 1.
She attributed the high recoveries to the tremendous work done by healthcare workers countrywide.
"We have today discharged 34 patients from our various hospitals bringing the number of those who have so far recovered to 1,857. We thank our healthcare workers for the good work," Mwangangi added.
The country's recovery rate translated to 34 per cent, compared to the global rate of 54.3 per cent.
Of the 3,918 samples analyzed within the last 24 hours, 178 people tested positive for the virus, bringing the total number of cases to 5,384 since March.
Active cases at the various health facilities, including those under home-based care, increased to 3,395 as a result.
The new cases were reported in various counties, with Nairobi accounting for 100 cases, followed by Kajiado with 21 cases.
