Kenya Maritime Authority has issued an advisory on Covid-19 prevention, for stakeholders in the maritime industry. In the advisory, KMA Director Major Rtd George Okongo wants operators, owners, passengers and crew of boats and vessels, to adhere to regulations on social distancing, greetings, handshake, personal hygiene, gatherings, personal protective equipment, managing unwell passengers and monitoring health. So far, Mombasa County is leading with 18 confirmed cases of Corona virus infection, while Kilifi comes second with seven cases and Kwale trailing with one case. The duo had in the past recent weeks, operated between Kilifi and Lamu, with Kilifi being listed as one of the corona virus zones. Boat coxwains and crew members were also advised on how to respond in cases where a passenger displays Corona virus symptoms.

Source: The Star April 11, 2020 10:41 UTC