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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has told legislators that have returned the 20 million Shillings given to participate in activities aimed at containing coronavirus — COVID-19, that their refunds will be sent to their districts. The money which was wired to accounts of legislators …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Health has launched a rapid survey which will guide on lifting the  Coronavirus (COVID -19) lockdown. The survey will estimate the community prevalence of the virus. Where is Corona Virus Disease COVID -19 in the community? This is the key question that …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Director-General of the World Health Organisation Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is blaming the rise in cases of the Coronavirus Disease to countries failing to listen and adhere to advice from experts. The development comes as COVID-19 infected cases continue to rise towards the 3-million …

Kumi, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Residents of Tisai Island in Ongino Sub County in Kumi district are struggling to find food and other essential items due to the Covid-19 lock down. The Island, which hosts more than five thousand people of different tribes, is found on Lake Bisina. Residents of …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Six Kenyan and eight Tanzanian truck drivers who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease COVID-19  have so far been returned to their respective countries, according to the Ministry of Health.  The Ministry of Health Public Relations Officer Emmanuel Ainebyoona revealed this as he gave out results …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  A Kenyan truck driver who was admitted in isolation at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Gulu district after presenting with Covid19 symptoms has died. The 59 -Year –Old trucker was admitted on Saturday after being referred from Elelgu Border Post in Amuru district. In a statement …

Los Angeles, United States | AFP |  Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday admonished Californians who flocked to beaches by the thousands at the weekend, warning that their behavior could reverse progress made in combating the coronavirus pandemic. “We can’t see images like we saw, particularly on Saturday, in Newport Beach and …

Washington, United States | AFP | After he had spent nearly three weeks in an intensive care unit being treated for COVID-19, Broadway and TV actor Nick Cordero’s doctors were forced to amputate his right leg. The 41-year-old’s blood flow had been impeded by a clot: yet another dangerous complication of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A team of critical UPDF doctors, nurses and other experts who have been supporting the treatment of the Coronavirus (COVID -19) patients at the Mulago National Referral Hospital have been released today. Dr. Byarugaba Baterana, the Mulago Specialised National Referral Hospital Executive Director released …

Geneva, Switzerland | AFP | The UN rights chief warned Monday that countries flouting the rule of law in the name of fighting the novel coronavirus pandemic risk sparking a “human rights disaster”. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet called on countries to refrain from violating fundamental rights …