This archive report was first published on 14 July 2020.
July 14, 2020, marked a significant milestone in Kenya's fight against Covid-19, with the country confirming 497 new cases in under 24 hours.
Among the confirmed cases, a worrying trend emerged: 264 healthcare workers have contracted the virus in the last 14 days, pointing to the increasing risk facing medics.
According to Health Services Director-General Patrick Amoth, 414 of the healthcare workers were asymptomatic, while the rest had varying underlying conditions, including diabetes, HIV/Aids, and hypertension.
The lack of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and exposure in the line of duty are the greatest infection risks facing the workers.
As of July 14, 2020, the total number of healthcare workers who have contracted Covid-19 stood at 450, accounting for 4.1 percent of the country's confirmed 10,791 cases.
Yesterday's tally saw Nairobi report 292 cases, followed by Kiambu (62), Kajiado (51), Machakos (30), and Mombasa (28). Other counties reported fewer cases, with Busia having 10, Uasin Gishu eight, Nakuru five, and Narok, Nyeri, and Meru each having two cases.
Meanwhile, 71 persons were discharged, while five succumbed to the virus, bringing total recoveries and fatalities to 3,071 and 202, respectively.
