December COVID-19 Update

The Republic of Kenya has now recorded over 88,000 COVID-19 positive test results, with over 1,500 fatalities. To date, the total number of COVID-19 cases diagnosed at Tenwek has reached 171. Twenty patients have died and 38 staff members have contracted the virus. Eighteen patients are currently receiving care in the 21-bed dedicated COVID Holding Area & Care Unit (CHACU), with some awaiting test results.

The 21-bed CHACU has been fully occupied at times, with the Lower Holding Area also being used for convalescing patients. Despite success with home-based care, Tenwek leaders expect the surge of cases requiring hospitalization to continue for some time. Please continue to pray for Tenwek’s patients and staff, and for their families. 

Staffing the CHACU requires a team of more than 35 people, which includes nurses, medical officers, clinical officers, housekeepers and other ancillary positions. This emergency has placed a significant strain on the hospital’s contingency resources.
FOT’s Board of Directors has pledged to provide $60,000 over the next three months in support of staffing needs in the COVID-dedicated unit.

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