Kenya reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths, while Uganda records 702 new COVID-19 cases.

Kenya reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths bringing the cumulative fatality to 1,586

The Ministry of Health, Kenya also confirms Today, 548 people have tested positive for the virus, from a sample size of 6,953 tested in the last 24 hours, bringing to 91,526 the number of confirmed positive cases in the country. The cumulative tests are now 967,317.

A statement from the Ministry adds that 1,017 patients have recovered from the disease, 980 from the Home-Based Care Program, while 37 have been discharged from various hospitals. Total recoveries now stand at 72,596.

Currently, there are 982 patients admitted in various health facilities countrywide and 6,782 on Home Based Isolation and Care. 44 patients are in Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 27 of whom are on ventilatory support, and 15 on supplemental oxygen. 2 are on observation.

Meanwhile Uganda has recorded 702 new COVID-19 cases.

Results of COVID-19 tests done on 11 December 2020 confirm 702 new cases bringing the total number of cumulative confirmed cases to 27,071.