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Museveni Doctor Reveals He Tested Positive For COVID, Says President In ‘Robust Health’

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President Yoweri Museveni

The Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary who also doubles as President Yoweri Museveni’s Personal Physician has revealed that the head of state tested positive for COVID-19.

Dr. Diana Atwine made the revelation in a tweet on Wednesday saying despite testing positive for the virus, President Museveni is in robust health.

“Today June 7, 2023 H.E The President tested positive for covid-19 . This was after developing mild flue -like symptoms. However he is in robust heath and continues to perform his duties normally while adhering to SOPs,” Dr. Atwine tweeted.

On the same day, President Museveni delivered the State-of-the-nation address, where he also made mention of the same.

“”This morning, I was feeling as if I had a cold. I took a rapid Coronavirus test which indicated negative. I did two more tests with deeper analysis. One of them turned out positive, the other was negative. So, I am a suspect of Corona as I speak. That’s why I came in a separate car with Maama Janet Museveni,” the president said.

There has been an outpouring of support for the president with many on social media wishing him a speedy recovery.

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