The Ministry of Health has said that there is a rise in COVID-19 cases in Uganda.
This was revealed by the Director of Public Health at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Daniel Kyabayinze, who said positive cases have increased by 3.5% indicating an escalating trend.
“COVID-19 is still with us, and we notice that the test positivity rate is now increasing to 3.5%, so I want to call on all Ugandans. I want to urge everyone who has the chance to go obtain their booster dosages, especially those over 50 years old,” Kyabayinze said.
The revelation coincides with the President Museveni’s announcement on Sunday night that, following an 11-day battle with the illness, he had tested negative for COVID-19.
The President was diagnosed with COVID-19 after exhibiting minor flu-like symptoms.
This was revealed by the Ministry of Health’s permanent secretary, Diana Atwine, on her official Twitter handle.
She said the president was receiving treatment and following all COVID-19 standard operating procedures, which include keeping a distance from social gatherings.
“On June 7, 2023, the President had a COVID-19 positive test result. After experiencing moderate flu-like symptoms, something happened. However, he is in good health and continues to carry out his tasks normally while following SOPs,” a tweet from Atwine on Wednesday evening read.
Hundreds of Ugandans, most especially NRM supporters, were concerned about the president’s health. Many were seen flocking to State House Nakasero to wish him a quick recovery.
Towards the end of last year, the World Health Organisation said the pandemic was no longer a threat to the world.
Last year, the World Health Organisation announced that Uganda was free of COVID-19.
Over 170,000 people were infected with the virus, which claimed the lives of over 3,000 Ugandans.
