This archive report was first published on 3 July 2021.
Kenya's COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped to 6.5%, according to the latest statistics. This comes as the country prepares to receive 13 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, with delivery expected to begin in August.
The vaccine donation includes 1.6 million Pfizer doses to fully vaccinate 800,000 more Kenyans, as well as 500,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson single shot vaccine to vaccinate a further 500,000 Kenyans.
As of now, a total of 1,053 patients are admitted in various health facilities, while 6,612 patients are under the Home Based Isolation and Care program. One hundred and one patients are in the ICU, with 33 on ventilatory support and 51 on supplemental oxygen. Additionally, 17 patients are under observation.
Separately, 125 patients are on supplemental oxygen, with 125 in general wards and 10 in High Dependency Units.
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced the vaccine order while speaking at Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital on Friday.
Meanwhile, the country has seen a total of 276 patients recover from COVID-19, with 115 from the Home Based Isolation and Care program and 125 from various health facilities. Total recoveries now stand at 126,956, with 91,701 from Home Based Care and Isolation program and 35,255 from health facilities.
Twenty patients have succumbed to the disease, with the cumulative fatalities now standing at 3,671.
It's worth noting that the increase in cases last month led to the government imposing a partial lockdown in 13 counties, including Busia, Vihiga, Kisii, Nyamira, Kakamega, Bungoma, Kericho, Bomet, Trans Nzoia, Kisumu, Siaya, Homa-Bay, and Migori.
