This archive report was first published on 4 August 2020.
On August 4, 2020, Kenya's Ministry of Health announced a significant milestone in the fight against COVID-19, with 587 new recoveries reported within 24 hours.
The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged in the country has now risen to 9,327, with 500 of these recoveries attributed to home-based care.
Health Chief Administrative Secretary Rashid Aman commended the dedication and commitment of health workers, crediting their efforts for the continued rise in recoveries.
"It's a delight for us to inform you that 587 have recovered from the disease, out of this number 500 are from home-based care while 87 are from various healthcare facilities," Aman said.
During the same period, the Ministry of Health reported 605 new COVID-19 cases from a sample size of 4,547 people tested, bringing the cumulative documented cases to 23,202.
Of the new cases, 27 were foreigners residing in the country, with males accounting for 401 cases and females 204 cases. The youngest case was a 2-month-old infant, while the oldest was 99 years old.
The new cases were reported in various counties, with Nairobi leading the pack with 373 cases, followed by Kiambu with 35 cases.
Unfortunately, the country's COVID-19 death toll rose to 588 after six more patients succumbed to the virus, with stomach cancer, hypertension, and diabetes listed as top triggers.
