This archive report was first published on 2 July 2020.
On July 2, 2020, eight migrants who disembarked in Sicily after being rescued in the Mediterranean by a charity boat were placed in quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus.
The migrants were rescued by the charity boat operated by Mediterranea, a group that assists migrants in distress.
The group's efforts to provide aid to migrants have been ongoing, with Mediterranea stating that they have been working tirelessly to rescue those in need.
