covid19

The Government of Uganda, through the health ministry, has reduced the cost of having a covid-19 test in government hospitals. People seeking testing for COVID-19 will now have to part with USD 50$ (UGX 185,000), down from USD 65$ (UGX…

Uganda has registered another COVID-19 death, bringing the number to five. This comes after a 46-year-old Indian woman and resident of Kibuli, Makindye Divison succumbed to the deadly virus. According to the Ministry of Health's daily…

South Africa Slowly Easing Lock Down.

Uganda has registered another 15 new cases of COVID-19 for the second day running, of which 12 are truck drivers while the other three cases are contacts to previously confirmed truck drivers. According to a statement issued by the…

The Ministry of Health has confirmed 21 new cases of COVID-19, the highest registered in a day since the outbreak of the virus in Uganda. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases to 160 in the country. “All the new cases are…

Ms Mujinga leaves Behind an 11 year Old Daughter.

President Yoweri Museveni has advised against the lay off of workers during this coronavirus pandemic that has paralyzed the normal way of life across the globe. "Laying off workers during this crisis is not a good idea especially…

A top Internal Security Organisation (ISO) officer and three Pakistan nationals have been convicted for selling and illegally possessing COVID-19 motor vehicle stickers. The convicts are an ISO officer Stephen Ariong Osikol 52, a…

The United States has become the first country to record more than 2,000 coronavirus deaths in one day, with 2,108 fatalities in the past 24 hours, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally. The US has now recorded 18,586 deaths…

President Yoweri Museveni has made four additional directives in the fight against COVID-19. Drinking alcohol in groups from homes has been banned and those found holding such parties will be charged with attempted. In his address on…