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Uganda has registered 43 new cases of Coronavirus, with authorities expressing “concern” over the increased infections in the capital city, Kampala. “The Ministry of Health with concern has observed the rapidly increasing cases in Kampala,” the Ministry said in a statement this Tuesday. “The number of cases has been rising since the lifting of the…
The President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni has revealed that he will address the country about the current Covid-19 situation next week as Covid-19 cases in the country surge. The President made remarks while addressing the NRM delegates conference held from State House in Entebbe. He expressed his worry on how Covid-19 cases in Kampala are…
An employee of Vision Group tested positive for Covid19 over the weekend, Robert Kabushenga, the Group’s chief executive said in a Monday statement. In a memo sent to all staff, Mr Kabushenga said the employee tested positive on Sunday and that his contacts have been urged to self-isolate for 14 days. “I wish to inform you…
The Government of Uganda is considering designating special burial places to handle covid19 victims, should deaths in fatalities rise. This was revealed by the minister of ICT and National Guidance, Judith Nabakooba said on Sunday while Speaking to media during a press conference in Kampala. The Minister noted that government is concerned about the rising…
Uganda has recorded 66 new cases of COVID-19, the highest figure ever to be recorded in a single day since the first patient was registered in March. The Ministry of Health announced Sunday that results from tests done on Saturday indicated that 66 new COVID-19 cases confirmed. The cumulative total confirmed cases of Ugandans are…
Uganda has on August 15 registered 49 new COVID-19 cases, the highest number of cases recorded in a single day ever since the outbreak was reported in the country. The cumulative total confirmed cases of Ugandans are now 1,434 and 13 deaths after the Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed another case of COVID-19 death on…
Uganda has on Friday August 14, 2020 registered one new COVID-19 death. According to the Health Ministry, the deceased is a 65-year-old male resident of Kampala. He passed on at the China- Uganda Friendship Hospital, Naguru. He becomes the 12th person to die of COVID-19 in Uganda. Health Ministry added that, the deceased was first admitted…
Government of Uganda have closed two city Arcades with immediate effect after registering two Covid-19 cases. Ms Betty Amongi, the Minister for Kampala Affairs, on Thursday said Namaganda and Galilaya arcades registered one case each, adding that scientists were studying the two shopping malls. As a result, both arcades have been closed again, as contact…
The Nakaseke District Task Force has restricted attendants to patients and banned visitors in hospital wards across the health centres to stop the spread of COVID-19. Nakaseke district registered a fifth COVID-19 case on Sunday after a health worker from Kiwoko hospital tested positive of the virus. It’s reported that the health worker contracted the…
The Bushenyi district NRM chairman Jaffar Bassajabalaba has tested postive to COVID19. According to NBS through their twitter updates, Jaffar Bassajabalaba is also a member of the Bushenyi COVID19 task force. “Bushenyi district chairman and member of Bushenyi COVID-19 task force Jaffari Bassajabalaba has tested positive of COVID-19.” https://twitter.com/CanaryMugume/status/1292336238276612096?s=19 Hajji Jaffar Bassajabalaba is a brother…
