Epidemics Tracker

Wuhan, China | AFP | Nestled in the hilly outskirts of the city at the heart of the coronavirus crisis, a Chinese high-security biosafety laboratory is now the subject of US claims it may be the cradle of the pandemic. Chinese scientists have said the virus likely jumped from an animal …

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Premier League clubs remain committed to finishing the top-flight season, but did not set a June 30 deadline to complete the fixture list at their latest meeting on Friday. With the Premier League postponed since March 13 due to the coronavirus, it had been suggested a firm closing date …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will receive a consignment of vital medical equipment. The consignment will include; Personal Protective Equipment-PPE and testing equipment. According to the health ministry, a total of 18,900 sample collection kits, 18,900 sample transport kits and 3,800 disposable medical gowns will be supplied. Others include …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The improper use of gloves is likely to fuel the spread of COVID-19, health experts have warned. Several people have taken to wearing gloves to protect themselves against COVID-19 infections. People wearing gloves have become a common sight in restaurants, supermarkets and financial institutions among …

Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nakasongola district COVID-19 task force has tightened control measures on cargo truck drivers making a stopover in Mijeera town council along Kampala-Gulu highway. It comes days after President Yoweri Museveni directed the mandatory testing of all cross-border truck drivers to eliminate the spread of coronavirus. …

Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Iganga district COVID-19 taskforce has advised all persons who escaped from an isolation centre at Busoga University to self-isolate from their homes for atleast 14 days as a prerequisite for containing the virus. The isolation centre which was set up at Busoga University premises …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the Arua district COVID-19 task force have been accused of concealing donations towards the fight against the pandemic. During a joint task force meeting with development partners on Thursday in Arua, the LCV chairman Arua Sam Nyakua said they have received reports …

  Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Xsabo Group through its corporate social responsibility arm, Xsabo Foundation has contributed Shs50million towards the fight against the spread of coronavirus pandemic in Uganda. The contribution was handed over to Prime Minister, Ruhakana Rugunda who also doubles as the Chairman of the National …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Simba Automotives, a subsidiary of Shumuk Group of Companies has donated three motorcycles and a motorcycle ambulance to the government of Uganda worth Shs50million towards the fight against the spread of coronavirus pandemic. The donation was received by the Minister of Health Dr. Jane …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The World Health Organisation-WHO is concerned about the increasing number of confirmed covid-19 cases and deaths in Africa. According to WHO, in six days, some the number of confirmed cases in some African countries has risen by over 150 cases. Countries such as Cameroon, Cote …