Kenya Confirms Presence of New Covid-19 Variants
Kenya's health ministry has reportedly confirmed that they have identified Covid-19 variants, first detected in South African and the UK. The news follows reports that at least three counties have no functional ICU and Covid-19 isolation centres, with most of these facilities in "prepared regions" being in a poor state, dysfunctional, or are lacking staff. Amid rising Covid-19 infections and deaths in some counties, Nairobi is already experiencing bed shortages. Health Chief Administrative Secretary Rashid Aman has said Kenyans should expect a rise in cases as the third Covid-19 wave gains momentum. As of March 24, 2021 Kenya recorded 123,167 Covid-19 cases, 90,586 recoveries, and 2,048 deaths.
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Kenya:
Alarm in Kenya as Deadlier Mutations of Covid-19 Found in Tanzania
Nation, 31 March 2021
Scientists have discovered the most mutated variant of the Covid-19 virus in Tanzania, in what could portend trouble for Kenya, given these new variants are highly transmissible,… Read more »
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Kenya:
Fear as New Virus Strains Detected in the Country
Nation, 24 March 2021
Kenya is staring at a Covid-19 disaster after two new and more lethal variants were confirmed, amid soaring infections and lack of preparedness by county governments. Read more »
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Kenya:
Distributors 'Sneaked' Russian Vaccine Into Kenya for Sale at Sh11,000 Per Jab
Nation, 24 March 2021
As the scramble for Covid-19 vaccine jab intensifies in the country due to a deadly third wave, Sputnik V, the controversial Russian vaccine has found its way in the country. Read more »
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Kenya:
Isiolo Leaders Get Covid-19 Jab, Urge Frontline Workers to Follow Suit
Nation, 23 March 2021
Isiolo County Commissioner Herman Shambi has urged frontline workers to take the Covid-19 vaccine to boost their immunity in the wake of the third wave of the coronavirus that is… Read more »
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Kenya:
Hospitals Charge Hefty Fees for ICU Beds Amid Biting Shortage
Nation, 23 March 2021
Private hospitals are demanding deposits of up to Sh600,000 before admitting Covid-19 patients amid a scramble by the critically ill for limited Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds. Read more »
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Kenya:
Tharaka Nithi Struggles With Slow Uptake of Covid-19 Vaccine
Nation, 23 March 2021
The department of health in Tharaka Nithi County is aiming at vaccinating 20,913 people against Covid-19 in the first phase of the exercise amid slow uptake of the jab. Read more »
InFocus
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Hospitals around the country are reportedly running out of beds in their intensive care units as Covid-19 spreads fast across the country. A spot check at private hospitals, ... Read more »
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Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has urged Kenyans to remain on high alert while following Covid-19 protocols, such as social distancing, wearing face masks and washing hands ... Read more »
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The Ministry of Health has reportedly ordered county governments and port services to improve on the capacity at laboratories for specimen collection, shipment and timely ... Read more »
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Parents, head teachers and unions have expressed fears of a possible Covid-19 explosion in boarding schools after the institutions reopened with little or no infrastructural ... Read more »
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Despite learners scheduled to return to classes in January 2021, several schools in Nyando, Kisumu County, might not reopen due to extensive damage to their classrooms and other ... Read more »
A health worker receives the jab at Marimanti Sub-County Hospital (file photo).
