COVID-19 Uganda Update

Today the 24th of April 2020, one (1) new case was confirmed for COVID-19 out of the 1,116 samples tested at the Uganda Virus Research Research Institute from truck drivers at the different boarderposts. This confirmed new COVID-19 case is of a 43-year-old Ugandan truck driver who arrived from Kenya via the Malaba border. The total number of confirmed cases of covid-19 stands at 75 in Uganda. All 417 samples from the community were negative for covid-19. There are 46 covid-19 recoveries in Uganda.

Below is the update of Covid-19 cases from neighboring countries as of today inclusive of Uganda

Kenya           - 336

Tanzania       - 284

Uganda          - 75

Rwanda         - 154

Burundi           - 12

South Sudan   - 5

DR Congo       - 394

Ethiopia            - 117

Remember to wash your hands regularly and thoroughly with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Also, continue to follow WHO guidelines on social distancing, keep at least 4 meters from the individual nearest to you.  We will keep you informed of any updates in the national and WHO guidelines as and when they arise.

Stay home, Stay safe, Save lives!