covid-19

There has been a debate over whether the deadly coronavirus will be eliminated or if people should learn to live with it. Below are some arguments supporting the fact that we need to learn to live with the silent enemy. 1. We may have to…

The confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased by 23 in Uganda following tests done on Saturday. The Ministry of Health announced on Sunday evening that the number of confirmed cases had reached 616. According to the ministry, the new…

His Excellency the Vice President; Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament; His Lordship the Chief Justice; Rt. Hon. Deputy Speaker of Parliament; His Lordship the Deputy Chief Justice; Rt. Hon. Prime Minister; Rt. Hon. Deputy Prime Ministers; Hon.…

Three local language newspapers that were staples of news consumption in Uganda have been closed indefinitely. Orumuri, Etop and Rupiny, published by media conglomerate, Vision Group, are no more. Ms Barbara Kaija, the Vision Group…

President Yoweri Museveni is set to address the nation this evening on the way forward regarding the Coronavirus outbreak in the country. The Ministry of Health has reported 40 new cases of Covid-19, pushing the country’s tally to…

Seven frontline health workers have tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The infected workers include three nurses, two doctors and two senior-level staff, according to the Ministry of Health. It has been confirmed that two…

Uganda has registered 84 new cases of Covid-19, the highest number registered in a single day ever since the first case was confirmed in March. The Ministry of Health on Sunday morning said the country’s total number of confirmed cases…

A union representing Kenyan long-distance truck drivers has said it suspended the movement of trucks to neighbouring Uganda Thursday until they are assured of their safety, citing Covid-19-related stigma and harassment. Speaking at…

The number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in the country now stands at 317 after 36 new cases were recorded from tests conducted on Thursday. The new cases comprise 24 truck drivers who entered the country through the Elegu, Malaba and Lia…

The Ministry of Health has announced that 23 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded at the points of entry while eight cases were registered from contacts of previously confirmed truck drivers. “Today (Tuesday), May 26, 2020, 31 new…