Kenya’s government announced new travel restrictions Sunday after confirming two more cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the country’s total cases to three.
The government is denying anyone traveling to Kenya “from any country with reported coronavirus cases,” according to a press release from Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta’s office.
“Only Kenyan citizens, and any foreigners with valid residence permits will be allowed to come in provided they proceed on self quarantine or to a government designated quarantine facility,” the press release read.
These new measures will take effect in the next two days and will remain in place for the next 30 days, according to the press release.
The government is also shutting down all of Kenya’s schools beginning Monday and encouraging most employees to work from home. The president also advised citizens to avoid crowds and gatherings.
Kenya is also advising for citizens to use “cashless transactions,” to reduce risk of transmission of the coronavirus.
