Covid-19: Uganda’s cases shoot to 227 as 24 Truck Drivers test positive

Twenty four more people have been reported to have tested positive for Covid-19. Whisper Eye Reports.

24 Truck Drivers takes Uganda’s total number of confirmed cases to 227, since the first case was reported in March. Sad!

The country Health ministry, in its daily update on Saturday confirmed the numbers.

The new cases include: Ugandans, Kenyans and Tanzanians who arrived via Mutukula, Busia and Elegu borders.

Covid-19 rise to 227 as all 554 community samples have tested negative for COVID-19 , in total samples of those tested was 2044.

Uganda has now had 63 recoveries according to the ministry of heath.

Malaba, Busia and Mutukula border points turns out to be the most risky areas as far as Covid-19 is concerned.

According to authorities tracking them has commenced and the public will be informed accordingly tomorrow. 

This comes as Kenya extended it’s lockdown for more 21 days as it also closed Somalia and Tanzania borders over the dangerous pandemic.

Kaweesa Hope Mulangira

Recent Posts

Cash, Power and Allegations of Mismanagement: Questions Mount Over NRM Secretariat Finances

Concerns are reportedly growing within Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) amid allegations of financial…

1 day ago

How a Death Sentence Is Carried Out in Uganda: What Follows the Okello Oryem Judgment – Pamba Egan

The recent sentencing of Okello Oryem Christopher to death has reignited public debate and curiosity…

1 week ago

A Legacy beyond Politics: What Uganda can learn from Kalangala District fallen MP Helen Nakimuli -BABIRYE LILLIANE

As Uganda comes to terms with the loss of Kalangala Woman MP, Helen Nakimuli, her…

3 weeks ago

Over 3,500 Set to Graduate as Kampala University 23rd Graduation Ceremony

Kampala University has officially announced its 23rd Graduation Ceremony, set to take place on Thursday,…

3 weeks ago

Wakiso High Court kicks off Criminal Session with focus on integrity and backlog reduction

Wakiso High Court has today commenced its criminal session with a pre-session meeting bringing together…

4 weeks ago

Sovereignty & International Development Aid: Why Uganda needs precision, not blanket restrictions – Babirye Lilliane

The proposed National Sovereignty Bill presents an important moment for legislative reflection, particularly for those…

1 month ago