Demand for ICU beds rises amid surge in virus cases
Kenya is experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Ministry of Health has warned.
With this, there is increased demand for ICU beds in hospitals to accommodate the high number of infections.
Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has asked county governments to ensure availability of sufficient oxygen.
Kagwe reiterated that the oxygen should be properly piped in the various health facilities.
He spoke on Wednesday during a press conference at Afya House on Covid-19 update.
"We can already see an increase of demand of ICU beds as well as oxygen requirement,"Kagwe said.
As of Tuesday, the CS said, close to 400 people admitted in hospitals countrywide needed oxygen.
This is an increase from the last week which was below 100.
The total virus caseload in the country increased to ...