This archive report was first published on 7 May 2021.
Kenya recorded a significant drop in COVID-19 cases on May 7, 2021, with a positivity rate of 6.3%.
According to the Ministry of Health, 586 out of 9,029 people tested positive for the virus within 24 hours.
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe noted that the decrease in cases was a positive trend, but emphasized the need for continued vigilance.
During a press briefing, Kagwe reported that 15 deaths were also recorded, with five occurring in the past month and ten identified through facility record audits.
There were 1,086 COVID-19 patients admitted in various health facilities countrywide, while 6,381 patients were on home-based isolation and care.
Out of the 131 patients in the Intensive Care Unit, 83 were on supplemental oxygen, 28 on ventilatory support, and 20 on observation.
The new cases were spread across various counties, including Nairobi, Kilifi, Mombasa, Kisii, Kericho, and Nyeri.
As of May 7, 2021, a total of 911,515 persons had been vaccinated against COVID-19, including 160,468 health workers, 142,624 teachers, and 76,578 security officers.
The country's recovery toll rose to 110,653 after 173 more patients recovered from the disease, including 130 who were under home-based care and 43 who were discharged from various health facilities countywide.
