Uganda’s health ministry blames lifting of lockdown for Covid-19 surge

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Uganda’s Ministry of Health has on Tuesday blamed the lifting of lockdown for a surge in Covid-10 cases in the country.

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“To date, we are reporting an average of 1,900 cases weekly emerging from 127 districts and only nine districts that have not yet reported Covid-19 cases,” Moriku said. Moriku said that the ministry would be developing a resurgence strategy to address the spike in cases. This will be based on a set threshold which includes the number of cases and deaths in a given period. The launch of this strategy in localities experiencing a spike will call for heightened interventions to mitigate further morbidity and mortality.

“Please wear a face mask when in public, maintain a social distance of at least two metres, wash your hands with soap frequently or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser, avoid unnecessary movement to crowded places, avoid parties and social gatherings. You do not know where your neighbour has been.

 

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