This archive report was first published on 22 April 2020.
The Kenyan government has imposed a 21-day lockdown on Mandera County, effective immediately.
The ban on entry and exit from the county is aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19, which has seen a significant increase in recent days.
According to reports, the decision was made in response to the rising number of cases in the region.
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