Joho: Nightclubs in Mombasa to be closed for 30 daysMombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho (pictured) has ordered that all night clubs in the town be closed with immediate effect as a measure to fight the spread of coronavirus. Joho announced that the bars and restaurants in the town will operate until 11pm for the next 30 days to help in the fight against the spread of the disease in the county. Governor Joho said the directive is in line with the national government's move to stop the spread of the COVID-19. “I am appealing to the residents to stop panicking… What we need to do is to first observe hygiene at any given time,” said Joho. Meanwhile, the Mombasa County Emergency Response on COVID-19 Committee has ordered all markets to introduce hand washing at the gates.

Source: Standard Digital March 14, 2020 16:18 UTC