Kenyans Caught Outside During Curfew Hours to be Sent into Forced 14-Day Quarantine

The government has introduced a tough measure to ensure Kenyans comply with the dusk-to-dawn curfew whose aim is to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

On Sunday, Health Chief Administrative Secretary Dr. Mercy Mwangangi said Kenyans found outside their houses during curfew hours will henceforth be sent into forced 14-day quarantine. 

“Going forward, fellow Kenyans, all those who break the curfew rules will be assumed to have been in contact with suspected cases and hence will be quarantined for a period of 14 days,” said Dr. Mwangangi.

“We have activated the Nyumba Kumi initiative and, further to this, we shall now utilize technology in tracking and surveillance of any members of the public who are congregating post curfew hours.”

At the same time, the Health Ministry has warned Kenyans against purchasing facemasks on the streets. This is after it emerged that some unscrupulous traders are collecting used facemasks, wash them and sell them back to members of the public.

“We have received disturbing news that some unscrupulous persons are recycling face masks after collecting them from bins and selling them to unsuspecting Kenyans.”

“In particular, we’ve noticed the recycling of surgical masks and we’ve seen different pictures on social media, and we, therefore, say that this is criminal,” said Mwangangi.

Kenya has for far confirmed 270 cases of coronavirus, 14 deaths, and 67 recoveries.