Anxiety builds in Mombasa hotspot after 18 new casesResidents of Old Town in Mombasa go about their activities on Tuesday without regard to social distancing, one of the measures employed to fight coronavirus. SEE ALSO: Coronavirus: Countries impose lockdown as virus spreadsThe Old Town is a densely populated and impoverished district with many accesses and exits. The southern side Old Town borders Makupa Creek, which leads to the sea. Kitiyo called on residents of Old Town not to view the shutdown as punishment, but a way of fighting coronavirus. Old Town and the port, which recorded 29 infections and two deaths between March 17 and April 26, represent more than half of Mombasa’s infections.

Source: Standard Digital May 06, 2020 21:00 UTC