COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya

The COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya was a part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus was confirmed to have reached Kenya on 12 March 2020, with the initial cases reported in the capital city Nairobi and in the coastal area Mombasa.

See also: COVID-19 pandemic in Africa

COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya
DiseaseCOVID-19
Virus strainSARS-CoV-2
LocationKenya
First outbreakWuhan, Hubei, China
Index caseNairobi
Arrival date13 March 2020
(4 years, 1 month and 1 week)
Confirmed cases344,101
Recovered256,551
Deaths
5,689
Fatality rate1.65%
Vaccinations
  • 14,494,372 (total vaccinated)
  • 11,090,440 (fully vaccinated)
  • 23,750,431 (doses administered)
Government website
www.health.go.ke
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