HealthNews

81 New COVID-19 Cases Registered As Death Toll Rises to 30

1 Mins read

Uganda has today registered 81 new cases of COVID-19 according to Ministry of Health.

The cumulative total confirmed cases of Ugandans are now 2,928.

The also registered one COVID-19 death and now the toll stands at 30.

The deceased is a Ugandan male aged 65 years and a resident of Mbale.

Of the cases, 67 were contacts and alerts from the community.

Kampala had 32cases, Kiryandongo had 9 cases, Kitgum had 7cases, Wakiso had 4 cases, Mukono had 4 cases, Iganga had 3 cases, Jinja had 2 cases, Gulu had 2 cases, Mbale had 1 case, Oyam had 1 case, Bundibugyo one 1case and Namisindwa 1case.

Several workers also tested positive for COVID-19 and 4 from Lira, 3 from Kampala, 3 from Moroto, one from Jinja and one from Tororo.

11 foreign truck drivers tested positive for COVID-19 at the border and their entry into the country was not permitted.

Related posts
News

NARO-KOPIA Cooperation Enhances Agricultural Productivity

2 Mins read
The Director General, National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), Dr. Yona Baguma has commended the organisation’s collaboration with the Korea Partnership for Innovation…
News

US Institute of Peace Opens Nominations for 2024 Women Building Peace Award

1 Mins read
The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) announces nominations are open for the 2024 Women Building Peace Award. This prestigious annual award honors courageous…
News

Man Impersonates Minister Muyingo, Cons Secondary School Teachers Shs35million

1 Mins read
The Police in Arua district have in their custody a 43-year old man for allegedly defrauding 35,000,000 shillings from staff of Logiri…