One police personnel attached to the NIRA Wakiso District Office has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently under case management, officials have said on Wednesday.
“NIRA would like to inform the public that following the screening tests conducted at our various offices, one (01) police personnel attached to the NIRA Wakiso District Office has tested positive for COVID-19,” a statement from the management reads in parts.
“As we manage the situation, the NIRA Wakiso District Office has been temporarily closed to avoid any possible further spread of infections and will be reopened to the public on Wednesday 16th September 2020,” the statement adds.
The management noted that once the premises have been disinfected in line with the Ministry of Health Guidelines, the offices will be reopened according to the stipulated date.
While the office remains closed the following services have been suspended at the district; Issuance of National IDs, Issuance of birth and death certificates, Fresh registrations for National IDs among others.
“We wish to encourage our clients and members of the public to continue observing the COVID-19 SOPs and take the necessary precautionary measures stipulated by the Ministry of Health to reduce spread of infections, protect families and save lives.”
