This archive report was first published on 7 May 2020.
Published on May 7, 2020, a search is underway for five individuals who escaped in Mombasa after testing positive for COVID-19.
The government has launched an investigation into the incident, which has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the country's COVID-19 containment measures.
According to reports, the five individuals had been isolated and were awaiting further medical attention when they managed to escape.
The incident has sparked widespread criticism, with many questioning how the individuals were able to escape from the isolation facility.
