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Kenya Orders Early Closure of Bars in Measures Against Virus

Kenya Orders Early Closure of Bars in Measures Against Virus

(Bloomberg) --

Kenya announced measures aimed at keeping the spread of the coronavirus at bay that include the shutting of entertainment areas such as bars by 7:30 p.m. from March 23.

The East African nation, which has seven confirmed coronavirus cases, asked manufacturers to lengthen production hours and have fewer employees per shift. Health Secretary Mutahi Kagwe asked public transport operators, including railway services, to carry only 60% of their passenger capacity and urged retailers to stay open for 24 hours where possible.

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