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COVID-19 Information

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The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. For more information, see the Department's Global Health Advisory.

April 5 Update

Country-Specific Information:

  • As of April 5, 2020 there are 142 confirmed cases COVID-19 throughout Kenya
  • There is currently a mandatory, country-wide curfew imposed between 7pm and 5am.

  • Persons visiting a supermarket or any open-air market are urged to wear a protective mask.

Entry and Exit Requirements:

Quarantine Information:

  • Those coming into the country between March 23 and March 25thmust undergo mandatory quarantine at a government designated facility at the passenger's own expense.
  • All persons who have come into Kenya in the last 14 days must self-quarantine. If any person exhibits symptoms such as cough, or fever, they should present themselves to the nearest health facility for testing.
  • Medical quarantine will be extended an extra 14 days for those who test positive for COVID-19 in government quarantine facilities.
This press release was sourced from US Embassy in Kenya on 05-Apr-2020.