The true cost of Covid-19

Depending on the severity of the disease, the cost of treating Covid-19 can range from tens of thousands to millions of shillings.

Depending on the severity of the disease, the cost of treating Covid-19 can range from tens of thousands to millions of shillings.

Research by Dr Edwine Barasa and Dr Angela Kairu from Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) showed that daily treatment costs in hospitals should range from Sh21,359 per day for asymptomatic patients, Sh21,361 per day for patients with mild symptoms, Sh24,705 for patients with severe disease and Sh51,684 for critical Covid-19 patients in ICUs.