Kenyans in quarantine protest extended stay, despite registering two negative tests
A group of Kenyans in mandatory quarantine, have protested their extended stay in the capital Nairobi, arguing they no longer feel safe at the quarantine center.
The 25 people are part of a group of travelers that returned to the country on March 23 and put under what was to a 14-day mandatory quarantine.
Kenya’s Ministry of Health a week ago indicated that it would extend the quarantine period in some centers by 14-days after some were found to have flouted quarantine procedures.
However, after returning two consecutive negative Covid-19 tests, the group today attempted to leave the facility terming it ‘illegal’ detention.
“We fail to understand what else the government want us to do, and what informs our continued forced detention here,” one those in quarantine said.
They also claimed that since the results of the second negative results, the management of the facility has since selectively discharged three people.
Last week, Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe had said that the government had resolved to close quarantine facilities across the country.
