This archive report was first published on 3 September 2021.
Published on September 3, 2021, the Ministry of Health in Kenya reported 11 virus-linked deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities since March 2020 to 4,757.
Those aged 60 and above accounted for most deaths, with 9 fatalities reported. The ministry also reported 1,001 new COVID-19 cases from a sample size of 9,065, bringing the country's positivity rate to 11 per cent.
Nairobi county accounted for the most cases at 211, followed by Laikipia (107), Nakuru (58), Uasin Gishu (54), and Kitui (53).
The Ministry of Health further stated that there were 135 patients in the Intensive Care Unit, with 90 on ventilatory support and 43 on supplemental oxygen.
As of September 2, a total of 2,809,389 vaccines had been administered across the country, including 2,020,009 first doses and 809,380 second doses.
The country is set to receive the first consignment of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, aimed at boosting the ongoing nationwide vaccination exercise.
