Eight members of Watoto Church choir who had been sick from covid19 have recovered from the deadly Coronavirus.
These were discharged today April 20, 2020 at a function officiated by Joyce Kaducu, the minister of state for Primary Health Care.
The team, which included 5 children and 3 attendants, was being treated from Entebbe Grade B Hospital.
There are two others – a boda boda rider from Kasubi and another individual from Kalangala – who were discharged from the same hospital today.
This bring the total number of recoveries from COVID-19 to 38.
Those that are still undergoing treatment are 17.
55 people have tested positive for coronavirus since the first test was carried out in Uganda.
State Minister for Primary Health Care, @MorikuJoyce presided over the discharge of 10 patients (5 Children from the Watoto Choir, 3 of their attendants, 1 boda boda rider from Kasubi,1 from Kalangala) at Entebbe Grade B hospital.
Total COVID-19 recoveries now stand at 38 pic.twitter.com/XT7EWFSEe0— Ministry of Health- Uganda (@MinofHealthUG) April 20, 2020