Kenya sends back 182 foreigners with virus to Tanzania

Kenya’s health officials have denied entry to 182 foreigners who tried to enter the country at various points on its border with Tanzania after testing positive for coronavirus.

Of the cases, 126 tested positive in the main border crossing of Namanga.

The others were diagnosed in four other border points.

The nationalities of the foreigners were not disclosed.

Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday closed borders with Tanzania and Somalia following an increase in cross-border infections.

Cargo vehicles were exempted, but drivers have to be tested for coronavirus at border points.