It was not business as usual at the Moi International Airport in Mombasa as two Italian nationals were turned away.

The two who abord an Ethiopian Arline plane along with 42 other passengers were turned away after reportedly exhibiting signs of the coronavirus.

Marbeillo Fransisco and Marbiello Maurice both with a tourist visa were not allowed to disembark from the plane and were instead flown back to their city of origin, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Confirming the incident, Mombasa County Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo said the 42 passengers on board with the duo were advised to self-quarantine for 14 days.